How to Use suave in a Sentence

suave

adjective
  • Roger Moore was the suave star of seven James Bond films.
    Kansascity, kansascity.com, 27 May 2017
  • The Ivy Park cap is all suave athleisure in the front and all curly hair freedom in the back.
    Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Blake switched out his usual jeans and a shirt for a suave black suit.
    Megan Stein, Country Living, 26 Jan. 2020
  • Well over 6 feet tall, Reynolds has a calm and suave British accent.
    Dana Oland, idahostatesman, 25 Apr. 2018
  • That's a pretty good metaphor for Cliff Booth, who is equal parts suave and badass.
    Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2023
  • And then when he’s supposed to be suave, that doesn’t work either.
    refinery29.com, 1 June 2023
  • The prequel to the Kingsman film series traces the origins of the group of suave secret agents.
    Adam Epstein, Quartz, 31 Dec. 2019
  • At the end of the film, Long throws Sam a surprise quinceañera and wows the guests with his shockingly suave Latin dance moves.
    Carlos Greaves, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2021
  • So Rise of Skywalker will usher in the return of the suavest swindler in the galaxy.
    Adam Schubak, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2019
  • Gosling looked suave in a relaxed, pale yellow suit, paired with a white T-shirt and black leather loafers.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023
  • Skip ahead a couple of decades, and Arthur is suave, clever and all but chiseled out of marble.
    John Serba | Jserba@mlive.com, NOLA.com, 12 May 2017
  • Sophie Gilbert looks back on the career and legacy of the late, suave British actor.
    The Editors, The Atlantic, 26 May 2017
  • Boys liked his jokes; girls liked his suave smile and sensitive eyes.
    Christopher Maag, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Signature suave from Rakim Rakim is best known for his flow.
    Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 21 July 2023
  • Rose Lombardo’s suave flute was a delight to hear in the Pantomime.
    Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Affleck looked suave in a white blazer, T-shirt, and trousers.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • But the premiere episode reveals the suave Charlie is the one being hustled.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Usher is set to appear on the remix of the tune, bringing his own signature brand of suave R&B vocals to the cut.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Picture this: a dark alley where the suave evil dude has cornered a helpless plot point.
    Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2018
  • In one clip, Stamos channeled suave Uncle Jesse to fix his hair.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Brosnan attempts a send-up of his most famous role as a sleek and suave action man.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 July 2023
  • Prince Harry looked suave in a suit for his arrival, and changed into a sporty outfit to take part in the polo.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 May 2019
  • The Brooklyn Tower, as 9 DeKalb is called, is the more suave and confident partner.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Is there anything more suave than pressing a button to open the doors of a secret room off your library?
    Leigh Kamping-Carder, WSJ, 24 May 2018
  • Mr. Reynolds, for his part, is comfortable and credible as a smart, suave young punk in need of a bit of schooling.
    A. O. Scott, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2017
  • They’re also made-to-order, which is reflected in the price and wait time, but there’s no better gift for the suave Bond-lover in your life.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2023
  • From across a room, Manet’s vivid, high-contrast paintings look suave, self-possessed and a little tart, like a plum just short of ripeness.
    Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
  • But Kane’s suave moves at the time conflicted with hip-hop’s more sinewy direction.
    Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The pairing of the ultra-suave Bond, played at the time by Sean Connery, and the elegant grand tourer was a match made in spy heaven.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Maybe the suave British voice of James Dyson narrating their commercials?
    Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 30 July 2019

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