second glance
noun
: attention or notice paid to something
He passed her by without (giving her) a second glance.
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One would not be faulted, perhaps, for passing the cemetery and not giving it a second glance.
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Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
The series follows Rhiannon Lewis, played by Purnell, who doesn’t make much of an impression-people walk past her in the street without a second glance.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 July 2024
On second glance, however, index cards come into view, all carefully lined up, row after row.
—Malar Raguraman, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Don’t perpetuate myths about autism Edwards recommends neurotypical people support the neurodiverse community by staying up to date on current research and taking a second glance before sharing something that furthers stereotypes about autistic people.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Much like their previous collaborations with Disney and Star Wars, the application of Haring's works range from instantly recognizable graphics to more subtle, small-scale designs that require a second glance to identify the famous figures.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis, who doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
Then there are the aspects of her life that seem glamorous but are, on second glance, painful: She is accompanied by a security guard for her safety.
—Jenny Singer, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2023
The Best Tech Amazon Prime Day Deals From new home security upgrades to game-changing sunrise lamps, Amazon's tech deals are also worth a second glance.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
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Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
The series follows Rhiannon Lewis, played by Purnell, who doesn’t make much of an impression-people walk past her in the street without a second glance.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 July 2024
On second glance, however, index cards come into view, all carefully lined up, row after row.
—Malar Raguraman, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Don’t perpetuate myths about autism Edwards recommends neurotypical people support the neurodiverse community by staying up to date on current research and taking a second glance before sharing something that furthers stereotypes about autistic people.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Much like their previous collaborations with Disney and Star Wars, the application of Haring's works range from instantly recognizable graphics to more subtle, small-scale designs that require a second glance to identify the famous figures.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis, who doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
Then there are the aspects of her life that seem glamorous but are, on second glance, painful: She is accompanied by a security guard for her safety.
—Jenny Singer, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2023
The Best Tech Amazon Prime Day Deals From new home security upgrades to game-changing sunrise lamps, Amazon's tech deals are also worth a second glance.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
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“Second glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20glance. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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