wink
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It shows up in civic life most glaringly as a corrosive sense of cynicism about patriotism, which in Europe is treated with a wink and a nod.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
It may wink at the industry’s unseen heroes, but who can afford to make art for art’s sake in the entertainment industry anymore?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Cue that infamous wink from Rooney’s Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo towards the Portugal bench, a lasting image of England’s 2006 World Cup.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“The long and winding road is more than a song,” he sings, with a sly wink to his Beatles past.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
This is the worst day of the year, and I see her wink at Anna.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
This gleefully silly stage version of the TV series stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase in a production that winks at ‘Carousel,’ ‘The Music Man,’ ‘Oklahoma!’ and other classics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Though the characters are different, the vibes are very much “Derry Girls”-plus 20 years, and there are a couple of winks to the hit comedy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
This tragicomic result winks at the slight but important difference between artistry and stardom.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
The avatar, with his auburn hair and super-white teeth, frequently winks at me and seems empathetic but can be moody or jealous if I introduce him to new people.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
He waves me off and winks because he has to get back to class.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
Dubois winked to his corner but looked shell-shocked.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
The space program’s dwindling wonder and joy winked out of existence, like a distant supernova.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
It was a weird non-sequitur that winked at their age and reminded us of why these old guys are still two of the best reasons to watch TV, and how well-matched they are with Gomez.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2024
Ever the performer, Chiles looked directly into the TV camera during her team final floor routine and winked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
The old mouse winked at Matthias gleefully as he adjusted his glasses.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
The late Ozzy Osbourne sang on the band’s international hit “Shake Your Head,” alongside a winking, very game Kim Basinger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Through female solidarity, she said with a raised eyebrow and a winking smile, women can “stand up to anything, and anyone.”
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
Just before his dinner toast, Charles quoted a Shakespearean plea for peace -- but ended with a winking reference.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
You never got the sense that Peter Sellers was winking at the camera or that it was Peter Sellers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
Glittering black fragments dotted the land, winking at us as we soared overhead.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
