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noses

  • plural
    of nose.
    nose
    noun
    the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
  • present tense form
    of nose (3rd person singular).
    nose
    noun
    the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.

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If there were any time to turn our noses up in defiance and refuse to engage with anything less than quality, it’s now.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Across the pavements, residential areas and public spaces of African cities, the informal economy is booming under the noses of authorities, who are often powerless to stop it.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

"Some people will be delighted you are spending 'quality time with your family', but given that they are the ones emailing you and are hard at work, you could risk rubbing their noses in it."

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

With sales slumping, winemakers that once turned up their noses at airlines are competing to get their best bottles on board.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

“Holy fish,” I said, eyeing the seals with their sleek heads and black noses.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen