wink

The summers ended - with a wink, a shootout or a "why didn't he square it?"

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Unlike a bachelorette party or the typical male revue, there was no giggling in the room, and no wink of camp from the performers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

Though the event was staged with a knowing wink, its underlying premise was no joke: In the AI era, soft skills matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 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

I looked at her and darned if she didn’t haul off and wink at me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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

A pair of Tabis winks at her all-black-clad friend; a couple holds hands as Seu moves through the room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025

“There’s a lot you’d be surprised to know about me,” Mrs. Walton replies, and she winks at me on her way back to the judging table.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

Out the other, she winked at shareholders to recognize the enduring profitability of its gas-powered pickup and SUVs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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

She slipped a badge that read “Vocal Rest” around her neck and winked.

From New York Times ● May 30, 2024

He winked at me as the nurse led him to the elevator.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Dean’s set was full of classic stuff — pastel-hued horns, bossa nova piano, winking choreo from her full-suited backing band.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 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

That it got made before the strict enforcement of the Production Code allowed for a few more liberties than would shortly be permitted, but its bedrock slyness and winking tone are elemental.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

“Three down, nine to go,” said Charles, winking up at the closest security camera.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein