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adjective

Definition of archnext
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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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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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arch

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noun

ˈärch How to pronounce arch (audio)
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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arch

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verb

1
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
Adjective
Shoppers have worn these walking sandals in Las Vegas, Australia, and Disneyland and praised them for their comfort, arch support, and versatile design. — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 Wearing proper footwear that provides enough arch support and cushioning also matters. — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
The composition of Roman cement and their techniques for constructing arches were forgotten such that later generations could only marvel at those accomplishments by gazing at the ruins of that civilization. — Ferric C. Fang, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2025 From enchanting floral arches to elegant bouquets and charming table runners, this wedding décor can infuse your special day with the essence of spring. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The lamp arches up and over a compact, dual-shelf end table that’s attached at the base. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 In the 51st minute, Preciado sent in yet another excellent arching cross into the middle of the box from 17 yards out. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
  1. main
  2. wise
  3. mischievous
  4. curvature
  5. bend
  6. curve
  7. fresh
  8. wicked
Adjective
  • The president has touted these tariffs as a way to help the US government rely less on income taxes as a main form of revenue.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Sean Penn co-stars as the film’s main villain, a steely-eyed colonel who looked pretty frigging scary in the footage, while Benicio del Toro is DiCaprio’s gun-toting, gonzo comrade.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of main
Adjective
  • Mid-soul-searching, a wise friend suggested something.
    — Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Getting struck by lightning might not sound like a very wise idea to us, but for one tropical tree species, an occasional zap is a good thing.
    — Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • This type of behavior isn't unusual for the mischievous pair.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • And no one can remain beautiful, in the same way, forever, though Kilmer’s mischievous, take-no-prisoners smile hadn’t changed much.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of mischievous
Noun
  • Golfers will have to know their swing speed, while also providing their handicap index, and answering questions about ball flight trajectory, tempo and transition, the general curvature of their tee shots with a driver, and the flex of the shaft in their current driver.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The greater the mass, the more extreme the curvature of space-time, and the stronger the influence of gravity.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of curvature
Verb
  • The laws of economics bend for no political movement, and the higher prices that inevitably result from tariffs will make clear to voters how badly the protectionists have misled them.
    — David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
  • They can be installed at more ergonomic heights than a range, which requires bending over to insert or retrieve items from oven cavities.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of bend
Verb
  • The most recent of the roadway fatalities took place about 7:45 a.m. Monday, when a westbound Ford SUV veered off a curving stretch of Gopher Canyon Road in Bonsall and crashed into a ditch near Valley of the King Road, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The connection to contemporary art also informs the design of the bottle, which was inspired by the curving landforms of Charles Jencks’ Cells of Life at Jupiter Artland.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of curve
Adjective
  • Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.
    — Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Now, with a fresh round of tariffs coming, economists, critics and even some White House allies and advisers are questioning Trump’s tactics and the administration’s tumultuous rollout, which has come in fits and starts.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Well, that and 98-mph fastballs and wicked breaking pitches.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out.
    — Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of wicked

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