Word Finder - posing

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To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

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To pose a model for a picture.

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To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).

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To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).

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(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.

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To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

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To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.

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To interrogate; to question.

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To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.

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To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.

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To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.

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To perplex or confuse (someone).

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The act by which something is posed.

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different posings of what was essentially the same question

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The act of one who poses or postures.

She tried posing in several places, but felt silly doing it.

I am not posing a naïve, rhetorical question.

The autocrat felt cramped and chafed on all sides by the necessity of posing as a constitutional sovereign; and, while losing something of the old rigidity, he lost very much of the old energy, both in thought and action.

It'd be hard to spot the shape-shifter demon posing as Logan with his face shredded.

Fascinating new baddies, posing a bloody threat to the world or some such!

Susan Hare is pictured posing completely naked on the website, leaving nothing to the imagination.

While enrolled in a photo posing class, Kelly Hu heard about a local beauty pageant called Miss Hawaii Teen USA.

In autumn 2000 cabbage stem flea beetles were found in the Borders - posing a potentially serious new problem for growers in Scotland.

Showing a woman posing beside her laden donkey, with three figures standing in the background.

But posing the issue in such a general way also tends to obscure crucial differences between historical eugenics and modern genetics.

Is this her way of turning herself into a dull monotone, freeing herself from my sterile posing?

Phenomena of all kinds manifest themselves in the course of an analysis, which have the effect of posing an obstacle to the treatment.

On Sunday, he was arrested for posing as an appliance repairman at the Woodbury Manor apartment complex.

Before he can even sober up and see straight, he finds himself posing as the good reverend himself.

More Just Style 10/13/2005 Pam strips for anti-fur ad HERE is Playboy star Pamela Anderson posing topless for an anti-fur campaign in China.

A variation of distraction burglary involves criminals posing as reputable tradespeople who offer to undertake repair work on a person's property.

The prosecution of such inquiries is beginning to make unnecessary much ingenious speculation of a kind that was prominent from r880 to 'goo; much futile effort has been wasted in the endeavour to find on Darwinian principles special " selection-values " for phenomena the universality of which places them outside the possibility of having relations with the particular conditions of particular organisms. On the other hand, many of those who have been specially successful in grouping diverse phenomena under empirical generalizations have erred logically in posing their generalizations against such a vera causa as the preservation of favoured individuals and races.

These they display before her, posing and performing extraordinary antics in her presence exactly as cock birds behave towards their hens.

It was a rhetorical question and, to those posing it, simply a wish—just another way to say, "Why can't we all just get along?"

Thus, swidden fields in Tat hamlet are degrading, posing a serious threat to their land-use sustainability.

A variation of distraction burglary involves criminals posing as reputable tradespeople who offer to undertake repair work on a person 's property.

Tony Blair, perfectly illustrates this, a prancing, posing, vainglorious man.

Loose slats could come out, posing a strangulation risk.

If you are posing shirtless to showcase your abs, be sure to stand tall and long.

The same is true for intimate glamour shots in which women have the option of posing with a friend or spouse in an effort to produce private boudoir shots.

Be creative with your posing in order to capture a memorable shot.

You can find more posing ideas in the LoveToKnow Photography slideshows Family Portraits Gallery and Family Photography Poses.

However, in order to get the most from your model, you should discuss posing options prior to shooting, so as to not make her uncomfortable.

Portait studios have a special newborn posing seat on hand, but a standard carrier can also be used.

Posing newborns is a challenge, but this shouldn't limit your creativity.

To even out heights, use chairs or posing blocks to make family members appear taller or shorter.

They may look candid, but posing rules still apply to create a balanced portrait.

Seated group poses take place on the ground or other non-traditional posing area.

No matter the skill level, every photographer wants to make the most of the images he captures by using effective posing that shows off the model's greatest attributes.

Rather than relying on accidental good fortune, it's important to understand that proper posing makes a good image spectacular no matter the subject.

The sections below offer posing suggestions based on age, number of subjects and gender.

Try posing your subjects facing each other or placing them at an angle.

When posing in front of the tree, make sure your photo subjects don't block special ornaments or other must-see props, such as brightly wrapped gifts.

A glamour figure photo session allows you to exercise your creativity, especially when it comes to posing your subject.

Another gorgeous set of expressive eyebrows, but not just any angular model; Carolina also brings highly coveted posing skills to the modeling world.

Make the centerpiece larger by posing several vases or jars of varying height together.

She has appeared in promotional videos and ads for PETA, including posing nude for their "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign.

While posing for photos, Lady Gaga's strapless dress took a plunge, exposing her sheer-clad top half to the photographers.

The legendary section of the tabloid features a different girl each day - posing topless.

Shortly after posing for Playboy in 1996, Carmen Electra began appearing regularly on Baywatch and MTV's Singled Out.

Heigl was signed within weeks, initially posing in catalogs for Sears, Macy's and Lord & Taylor.

Kim Kardashian, who made headlines for her sex tape scandal, is going the scantily clad route - posing for Playboy.

Paris Hilton is posing nude - tastefully, of course - and all in gold.

Paris Hilton is promoting a new drink called Rich Prosecco, by posing all in gold for their ad campaign.

On the show, she struggled to decide whether or not to go through with posing naked.