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

After being dropped early, Dubois looked towards his corner and gave a little wink to show he was fine - he did not panic or unravel.

From BBC • May 10, 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

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

I watched them appear and wink and fade, and I smiled.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline