How to Use contour in a Sentence

contour

1 of 2 noun
  • The map showed the contour of the coastline.
  • He loved the sleek contours of the car.
  • Rather, our job is to explore the contours of Latinidad, the good and the bad.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
  • Choose from 12 sizes, two of which have a contour to go around the base of your toilet.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • But the way its creases and contours transform with age have — for some of us — changed.
    Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Enter Email Sign Up But as soon as the contours of a deal emerged came threats to tear it all down.
    James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
  • The pivoting head works well at hugging the contours of your legs and groin.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 24 July 2023
  • These strips are shaped with an almost wavy design to fit the contours of your nose.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • The contours of Ward’s life were formed by two hurricanes.
    Imani Perry, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Dragon’s Back trail curves through the southeast side of the city, winding through the contours of the mountain’s ridges above the coastline.
    Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Although the contours are clear, there are few firm outlines.
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The Klipsch logo marks the center of the front, while a ripple contour defines the sides and corners.
    PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
  • How can the infinite contours of any one life be contained in a book?
    Chris Kraus, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
  • With firm compression in every contour of the foot and a classic crew cut, these are the socks for them.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • This is a highly durable shoe built with Gore-tex Surround, which lets the membrane adapt to the flexion and contours of the footwear.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Or, use the custom mapping to make detailed charts of depth contours.
    Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • The old woman in the chair used a small, brown glass bottle to trace the contours of the other woman’s body, inches above her dress.
    Rachel Yoder, Harper's Magazine, 9 June 2023
  • Her cheeks were sculpted with a contour, and her cheekbones gleamed with a shiny highlight.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The lace-up style allows for adjustments to fit the contours of your feet while the oversized toe box preserves room in the toe box.
    Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The stick format features a shimmering blush at one end and a contour at the other.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The whole situation is a feast for the eyes of heavy contours, cut-creases, and glitter.
    Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 2 Jan. 2024
  • For the bangs, your hairstylist should cut along the eyebrow and frame your face so that layers enhance the curves and contours of your face.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The model opted for a nude lipstick with lip liner, a smokey eye look, strong brows, and light contour.
    Seventeen, 15 Apr. 2023
  • This form-fitting number flatters the body’s contours, and is about as modest as a naked dress gets.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2023
  • Billowing sleeves and a maxi skirt are cinched with a sash belt, providing a bit of contour to the waistline.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 June 2023
  • After, through the smoke, the contours of what appears to be the first attacker move toward the gate before the 40-second clip ends.
    Gul Tuysuz, CNN, 1 Oct. 2023
  • The toilet brush was comfortable to hold, but because there was no contour to the handle, the grip felt a bit slippery.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
  • In its broad contours, the race is starting resemble 2016.
    Rick Klein, ABC News, 7 June 2023
  • Yet as the poem reveals its contours, love reveals its, too.
    Bhanu Kapil Anne Boyer, New York Times, 4 May 2023
  • They’re also constructed with the brand’s contour seam to accentuate your figure and a gap-proof waistband, so there’s no need for alterations.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
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contour

2 of 2 verb
  • Create a flick at the end of your eye and just contour your eye.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The special accent is contoured along the outsole of the shoe.
    Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in Mind Though the seat is contoured for comfort, the back is very straight.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Nose wires are used to firmly contour the mask to the shape of the nose for a better fit.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2020
  • The gal can contour, even when the makeup client in question is…a piece of fruit.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 13 Aug. 2019
  • The strap clips are on the front of the bra for easy access, while the wireless foam cups contour to your body.
    Karthika Gupta, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Next up, a swirl of bronzer and an on-the-go girl’s guide to contouring.
    Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2019
  • The seat is gently contoured for hours of comfort, but the back is very straight.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Yup, there isn't a one-size-fits-all method to contouring your face.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 June 2018
  • Each railing was shaped and contoured to cleanly meet the pole.
    Jeastman, oregonlive, 23 June 2023
  • For a long time, we were left with warm, orangey colors to contour with.
    ELLE, 23 June 2022
  • The metal and plastic nose clip contours the mask to either side of the nose, and there are two headband-style straps.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Health, 30 June 2023
  • The best way to achieve this on your own is to use purple eyeshadow to contour your cheekbones and neck.
    Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2018
  • It's also got a close-fit that'll nicely contour your head.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Her favorite part, though, is the Facial Sculpting Wand, which helps sculpt and contour the face.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Its fabric comfortably contours to the shape of your foot.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • Take a sheer layer of white paint and use it to contour your face, focusing on your nose and upper lip.
    Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2018
  • It’s made of durable high-density foam that will contour to your knees and won’t break down or compress over time.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The '90s vibes are definitely strong, what with the dark lip liner and shiny gloss and her matte contoured cheeks.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 June 2023
  • Something that contours the body, hits at the waist, and has just enough room to be worn as a layering piece is probably the way to go.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The eye is the main focus with a taupe beige shadow to contour, some kohl eyeliner and a metallic shimmer.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The pillow is built to contour to the shape of the neck and spin, ensuring that your head remains in a natural position through the night.
    Maren Estrada, BGR, 13 Aug. 2021
  • Use the darker shade to contour your cheekbones and jawline, or mix the two shades together to find your perfect hue.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Mattresses that don’t contour to the body won’t offer pressure point relief and can cause the spine to be misaligned.
    Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2021
  • This increases circulation, which improves your glow and plumps the skin, and helps contour and lift the face.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The sandals' secret to their premium arch support lies in their lightweight EVA soles, which flex and contour to the unique shape of your feet.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2022
  • These beds contour to the shape of your dog's body, providing optimal head, neck, and back support.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • Instead of going in with a lip color over top, Hailey uses the liner to contour her lips.
    Seventeen, 23 Aug. 2022
  • The soft variety pillows lack the firmness and contouring to support the neck and head properly.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Our testers liked how its three layers of memory foam relieved pressure and contoured the body.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024

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