wink

Example Sentences

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His last major film role came in 2012 with The Expendables 2, where his appearance functioned largely as a wink to the internet persona that eclipsed him.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

It’s high season in Palm Beach, Fla., and for some bold male dressers, that means awfully bright trousers, worn with a wink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

"We didn't sleep a wink all night," she wrote in a new message Sunday.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

During a hearing on 2 July 2025, university barrister Guy Tritton said Cambridge Rowing's logo – featuring crossing rowing blades, a shield and the firm's name – was "a nudge and wink to the university".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

She looks at Colin then gives me a wink.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin