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eyelash

[ahy-lash] / ˈaɪˌlæʃ /




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Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 1, 2026

Years later, when my salary broke six figures, I found myself dropping $20 on a fancy cocktail without batting a designer-mascaraed eyelash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

Any pretension exhibited was earned with the grace of a batted eyelash and a knowing smirk.

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025

Within those cables there are tiny strands of fiber optic material, the width of an eyelash.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025

“If you blow on an eyelash, you get to make a wish.”

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

Daisy Kelly's business was inspired by a personal problem - for years she'd been pulling out her eyelashes.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The assumption was that he was fluttering his eyelashes at Real Madrid.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Although much of her previous work involved strong co-stars or ensembles, Byrne carries this film almost single-handedly, often through close-ups shot so tightly that she felt like her eyelashes might brush the camera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

Particularly striking are Isidora’s eyelashes, which were carved into hot wax as it was applied to the thin wood panel on which the portrait was painted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

His eyelashes brushed up against mine whenever he blinked.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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