wink

Example Sentences

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It may wink at the industry’s unseen heroes, but who can afford to make art for art’s sake in the entertainment industry anymore?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Within the community, it’s a little fun wink and a nod.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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

Before she left, she added with a wink, “Looking forward to your big announcement today, Mira.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas