How to Use thong in a Sentence

thong

noun
  • So, does the rise of the granny panty mean the death of the thong?
    Leeann Duggan, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2017
  • Wallen smiled and traveled to a different side of the stage and flung the thong back to the crowd.
    Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
  • Shapewear comes in all forms, from bodysuits to slips to thongs.
    Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in Mind This thong isn't the best pick for heavier flows or days.
    Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
  • This seamless mid-waist thong by Skims should do the trick.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
  • The actress let her thong to all the talking, peeking out in the open back of the floor-length dress.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Underneath the dress, the songstress wore a pair of fishnet tights and a black thong to match.
    Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 13 Dec. 2019
  • The singer/actress turned around for the cameras to reveal... a thong!
    Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, 21 May 2017
  • Fletcher paired the top with pants that have a thong design.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Peaking just above the trousers' gold-chain design was the thin straps of her black thong.
    Whitney Perry, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The dress code goes like this: No thongs allowed, and high heels are required.
    Ann Herold, Los Angeles Magazine, 17 July 2017
  • Pair it with the matching garter and thong to create a look that’s swoon-worthy.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • For her, thong-baring isn’t a trend at all, but a staple.
    Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2020
  • That theme seems more strained than the thong on Lorde’s new album cover.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 June 2021
  • So pull on your gauchos, let your thong show, and gitchie gitchie ya ya da da.
    Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The crew goes balls to the wall — or to the thong, in Jake’s case — on their ’80s outfits, to Ronnie and the rest of the guests’ entertainment.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2021
  • My second favorite, and a true surprise, was the thong.
    Marshall Bright, refinery29.com, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Above, Bieber’s stylist shares behind-the-scenes snaps from the pre-Met prep and the final reveal of that black tie thong.
    Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 7 May 2019
  • So, go for a snug fit with full coverage, this is no time for a thong, ok?
    Noel Cody, Essence, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Strippers in bras and thongs, with cash stuffed in their garter belts, were giving lap dances.
    Robert Barnes, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2018
  • When a crowd of party-goers squeezes by us, my cheek nearly grazes the ass cheek of a stranger in a thong.
    Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2023
  • There have been whispers of the visible thong on the runway for some time now.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2020
  • The straps of the bra are made of light pink satin ribbon with little bows, and the thong also comes with ribbon, too.
    Carrie Wittme, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Some wear gowns or suits while others wear thongs and hoodies.
    Erika Harwood, Vanities, 21 May 2017
  • Posing in a stunning Givenchy dress with a very low-cut back, Kim showed off her red string thong.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Oct. 2020
  • The low waist line allowed for her black thong straps to peek out from underneath and over her hips.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Within the past week alone, the logo has been spotted on strollers, thongs, and hoisery.
    Indya Brown, The Cut, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Lebasi made the look her own by wearing a fuchsia thong that shone through a vintage Dior dress with the tags still on it.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Investment piece: The jelly thong sandals and mini bracelet bags at Chloé.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
  • As seen on the street style set, wear yours with a heeled thong sandal from Toteme and Mango’s button-up leather jacket for when the weather dips in temperatures.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024

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