How to Use paintbrush in a Sentence

paintbrush

noun
  • The power of the pen, and the pencil, and the paintbrush.
    Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2022
  • Apply the stain with a paintbrush and 4-in.-wide trim roller.
    Andrew Freye, Popular Mechanics, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Use the tip of a small paintbrush handle to draw vein lines in the leaves while the paint is still wet.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
  • With a fresh paintbrush, paint on the varnish in even strokes.
    Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 27 May 2020
  • Any of these bold hues will wake up a dreary space with the stroke of a paintbrush.
    Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Dip the tip of a wide, stiff paintbrush into the mixture.
    Emily Nabors Hall, Country Living, 25 Feb. 2016
  • Use a small paintbrush to touch up any spots where the paint dripped or bled through the stencil.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Mix thick mud in a bucket and slather it on with a mop or paintbrush.
    T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 11 Oct. 2017
  • The swirl of a mermaid’s tail — part of the restaurant’s logo — flowed from the tip of her paintbrush.
    Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2020
  • What to do: 1. Use a dry paintbrush to remove any dust.
    The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 11 Feb. 2015
  • For the artsy sisters-in-law, this paintbrush rest is the cutest gift.
    Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The process of adding gold flakes to the tip of the corn dog is a tedious task that involves a paintbrush and tweezers.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2020
  • But, in March, guards noticed a paintbrush in his cell.
    Samantha Melamed, Philly.com, 7 June 2018
  • Use a paintbrush and your choice of paint, stain, or even a clear sealer to finish the door.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
  • Kilmer is hardly the first actor to pick up a paintbrush.
    Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2017
  • Twine Egg: Use a small paintbrush to apply crafter's glue onto the top of an egg.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023
  • After securing all of the trim, use the paintbrush to paint the trim the same color as the ceiling.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Using your paintbrush, apply the stain or paint of your preference to the front and sides of the rack.
    Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2020
  • Take the paintbrush and dip it in the soapy water, then run it along the tire sidewall where the loose tire bead and rim bead lock meet.
    Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
  • No need to break out the paintbrush or buy a new sofa to get those peaceful, chill Spring vibes.
    Danielle Blundell, ELLE Decor, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Trump came not with a paintbrush but with a stick of dynamite.
    Alex Thomas, The New Republic, 16 May 2022
  • The people around him encourage him to pick up the paintbrush again.
    Laura Zornosa, TIME, 29 Dec. 2023
  • In the meantime, Cruz might be wise to pick up a paintbrush, and start practising.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • Apply with a paintbrush and wipe off any excess with a rag [5].
    David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Also photographed was a guitar and a paintbrush with the tagline What is art?
    Dvorameyers, Longreads, 5 June 2019
  • Use a foam rubber paintbrush and apply it only to the weed leaves.
    Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 14 May 2020
  • As a child, Silver’s uncle taught her how to hold a paintbrush.
    Christine Fernando, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Scratch your message into the card with a coin or the pointed end of the paintbrush, and see the colors revealed!
    Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The arts In prior years, some competitors brought a unique tool with them to Olympic competitions: a paintbrush.
    Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 9 Aug. 2024
  • After a virus attacked her spinal cord and left her immobile from the waist down at age 13, Emily continued to create with a paintbrush held in her mouth.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024

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