How to Use metallic in a Sentence

metallic

adjective
  • The medicine has a metallic taste.
  • We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
  • Silver is a metallic element.
  • So from the belt, there’s a metallic picture of the belt to some of the zippers and some of the accent fabric.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Start with a pair of metallic jeans and layer on the charm with shining sweaters.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The metallic fringe tassel and gold chain prove that clear bags don’t have to be boring.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Most Popular For a fiery spin on the glazed nail trend, opt for a red metallic shade.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The speaker at the center of that cavern is a metallic gold, and the body comes in either white or black.
    WIRED, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The lid has been changed from the LED dot matrix of the past to a chic diagonal metallic slash.
    PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The haute couture metallic silver lamé gown featured a large bow across the bust and a long cape that draped down to the floor.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Her metallic smokey eye had hints of lavender and silver, with a brown wing.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
  • And there’s no need to worry about the sturdiness of the bench as its metallic frame is strong enough to support up to 300 pounds.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Paint leaves silver, gold, and champagne for a luxe metallic look.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • This Valentine’s Day, opt for a deep pink shade for the tips with a super cool metallic finish.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Jenny From the Block attended the launch event in a floor-length metallic gown with a massive leg slit and cutouts.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Finish it off with a contrasting metallic pump or a no-fuss pair of slip-ons.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The cosmic metallic tones created steel gazes, with drool dripping from the corners of the mouth.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Let dry 24 hours, then paint the edges with gold metallic paint and line the bottoms with felt to protect your furniture.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • On the heels of a new season, prepare for pairs of metallic shoes to take center stage in your closet (and beyond).
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Customers choose the size, the color (options include black, red, blue and metallic 24-karat gold leaf) and, of course, the song or album.
    Kate Guadagnino Diego Hadis Juan A. Ramírez Megan O’Sullivan Jamie Sims Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 8 June 2023
  • The model accessorized the look with a metallic gold bangle and matching heels.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
  • To many people, the light takes on a metallic or silvery quality.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Continue the icy theme with glass and metallic ornaments and sparkling snowflakes.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • And of all the metallic must-haves, none shine brighter than Bottega Veneta’s silver midiskirt.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Tents, tarps and metallic blankets crinkled in the wind, the life that recently filled the space eerily absent.
    Kate Morrissey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2023
  • The canyon reminds me of being raised in Australia; brush fires abundant, the smell of ash would often steel the air into a strange metallic taste and smell.
    Fariha Róisín, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The watch evokes the look and feel of an automobile body with its black metallic paint and glittering dial.
    Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • And there might not be a better brunette for reflecting summer rays than this metallic take.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Biker boots, the cosmopolitan cousin of the cowboy boot, add a touch of edge to any look with their metallic buckles, chunky soles, and vintage feel.
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The Nope star finished off the sultry look with a pair of black pumps, big hoop earrings, rings, and a metallic silver manicure.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023

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