wink

Example Sentences

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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

But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

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

"My heart was in the pit of my stomach. I did not sleep a wink that entire evening. I felt physically sick," Olde says.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 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