How to Use sporty in a Sentence

sporty

adjective
  • For starters, the sporty style offers the best of both worlds.
    Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2022
  • The Kia Stinger is sporty, fast, and a whole lot of fun.
    Maren Estrada, BGR, 30 Apr. 2022
  • Your sporty dude can wear them all day long, from the gym to the streets.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Throw it over a sporty sweater or T-shirt and call it a day.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Like the unpromising shape, the feel of the car is just not very sporty.
    Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 26 Dec. 2022
  • In its current form, the car was meant to be sporty and racy.
    A.j. Baime, WSJ, 19 June 2021
  • The sculpted hood helps make the front even more stylish and sporty, too.
    Maren Estrada, BGR, 26 Mar. 2022
  • These would go best with The Dolphin Top for a sporty day on the sand.
    Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Their hair is always worn long, the skirts short, sporty, and tight.
    Jihan Forbes, Allure, 19 May 2022
  • The 20-inch wheels with red brake calipers look super sporty too.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 24 Feb. 2022
  • It’s taller than its siblings, but still has sleek curves and a sporty feel.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 21 Oct. 2021
  • For a more sporty look in this style, try the Le Sport Sac barrel, which is on sale for $32.98.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024
  • To complete the ~vibes~, Bella threw on athletic crew socks to add a sporty flare to the 'fit.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 20 Sep. 2022
  • For a sporty vibe, Adidas' crossbody bag is a great pick.
    Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The details at the hands were also sporty with a finger hole on each hand.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 24 June 2024
  • Meanwhile, the active, sporty type can enjoy the full-size tennis court and the in-house sauna.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
  • And, the optional 17-inch Scissor Spoke wheels help give the car a sporty look, too.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Meghan Markle has been known to show off her sporty side with a pair of Veja sneakers.
    Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 1 June 2022
  • There's something sporty chic about a good ringer tee, and La Ligne's passes the vibe check with ease.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Apr. 2022
  • On the other hand, more rugged, sporty styles are best for walking and hiking.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The groom wore a crisp black tuxedo from E&S Formal and paired the suit a with a sporty pair of Jordan sneakers.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The sporty sandals have a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time and provides a ton of cushiony comfort.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • Pair with stylish flats or comfy sneakers for a chic or sporty look.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022
  • The scrunchie ponytail gives the style a sporty aesthetic, while the face-framing braids give it a fresh and trendy twist.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 24 July 2021
  • The F-Type is their flagship sports car that sets the brand’s approach towards sporty cars.
    Kyle Edward, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • The sporty and pricy Torreys are shiny and sleek and maneuver on a dime.
    Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
  • The Puffer Jacket At first, the sporty puffer-jacket trend took the fashion set by surprise.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Ready for game time (or running errands in sporty style)?
    Jamila Stewart, Essence, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Brittany Mahomes is having a sporty weekend with her kids!
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Racing stripes on the jacket and pants give this pick a sportier vibe, while a wide-leg pant offers a looser fit for lounging or running errands.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024

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