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as in main
coming before all others in importance
since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters
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2
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arch
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
Vionic Winny Sneakers, $90 (originally $130) Vionic Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flats
Unlike your typical ballet flats, these Vionic shoes come with a contoured footbed to provide arch support and a deep heel cup for extra stability.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
There are gold accents to the fireplace, doorway arches, walls and other areas of the room.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Foliage is held on long arching stems tinged with maroon hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Birks are known for being super comfy—hello arch support and soft cork footbed—and the SELF team has tested a bunch of the brand’s bestsellers, including the cult-favorite Arizona sandals and Boston clogs.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
Vionic Winny Sneakers, $90 (originally $130) Vionic Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flats
Unlike your typical ballet flats, these Vionic shoes come with a contoured footbed to provide arch support and a deep heel cup for extra stability.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Noun
These no-frills clogs offer that signature Birkenstock arch support with the same footbed that’s in all of the brand’s classic shoes—covered in plush microfiber.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
There are gold accents to the fireplace, doorway arches, walls and other areas of the room.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
Some arch their bodies upward, extending feathery tentacles into the water to capture plankton.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Foliage is held on long arching stems tinged with maroon hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
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Homelessness is certainly a major problem, said Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center, the area’s main shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Greenwood never played for his boyhood club again, despite the charges being dropped in February 2023 when the prosecution’s main witness withdrew her cooperation.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Lois, no longer a promiscuous drag king, remains mischievous and irrepressible, even while getting pilloried on Fox News for leading a school workshop on gender identity.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Each day in the world of Phineas and Ferb is filled with a fantastical invention or creation—and their big sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale) is still perpetually annoyed by their mischievous antics, and on a mission to expose their exploits to their mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Fuller suffered from a curvature of the spine, which made her slouch, and from myopia, which made her squint.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The flexi-wings bend slightly at high speeds to reduce drag or increase downforce, helping the car go faster.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The leather straps are adjustable for a custom fit, and the sole only bends slightly at the toe, indicating excellent structure and long-term durability.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Of course, Apple will have thought of this and curved the edges, for instance, to mitigate this.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Halfway into the decade, the company's latest sustainability report released Thursday shows the software giant has a long way to go to meet that goal but may be starting to bend its emissions curve downward.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Music festivals were once on the cutting edge, events where the music and vibe felt fresh and unique.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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What to expect: Impeccably fresh seafood, flown in daily and displayed on ice like edible sculpture.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Robertson has a wicked release and high work rate, scoring 29 goals across the past two seasons despite seeing limited power-play time. 13.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Silo is a wicked and bingeable slow burn with a tantalizing central mystery.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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