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.
  • The key here is the sparkle of this metallic fit-and-flare maxi dress.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 20 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • The metallic shade is high on shine and adds a modern feel to an old-school style.
    Wendy Sy, Allure, 28 July 2022
  • Start with a pair of metallic jeans and layer on the charm with shining sweaters.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • That metallic clang, the slap of him bolting from the chair, clenched my stomach, my chest.
    Sarah Stankorb, Longreads, 9 May 2024
  • 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
  • These comfy slide-ons come in 22 hues, from metallic rose gold to soft brown.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 July 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
  • The thought of a cold future that’s metallic and steampunk–all those video games that show the future–seems like hell to me.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The mantle is the rocky portion between Mars’ crust and metallic core.
    James Day, University Of California, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2024
  • Scout wore a metallic Zac Posen gown with a low-cut neckline and ruffles.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • The long-sleeve mini dress was made of metallic fabric and trimmed with black feathers.
    Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • Rapper Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, went for gold in a metallic suit.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 July 2024
  • The dark sade of green helps emphasize the metallic finish and light-wood island.
    Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • Everything from the metallic bottle that looks like a gold brick to the indulgent use of amber, incense, and black honey says luxury.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The blast wave nevertheless tossed all of his stock into a jumble of shower handles and hoses, boxes of masking tape and home repair tools — all covered in fine, metallic gray dust.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024

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