How to Use active in a Sentence

active

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of activenext
Synonyms for activenext
  • We are active members of our church.
  • He has taken a more active role in the production of this album.
  • We stay active during the cold winter months by skiing and ice skating.
  • While many give money to the organization, only a few are active participants.
  • They take an active interest in their children's education.
  • She was politically active as a volunteer for her state representative.
  • Fun and Games At the beach on 3rd and Ocean there’ll be plenty of room to be active.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Make sure that dams have fresh sign around them and that lodges are active.
    — Joseph Biebert, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The Grizzlies were much more active on defense and got out on the break.
    — Clay Bailey, star-telegram, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Follow your child’s lead and do some active play for a while.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The province of Quebec has had 154 active wildfires, the most in the country.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 June 2023
  • Sub-units of the 244th have been seen combat active near Kharkiv and Rostov.
    — Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Over the past few months, Amazon has been more active in health care again.
    — Laura Stevens, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2017
  • The Cowboys would have to add Vizcaino to the active 53-man roster.
    — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Blake’s Breaks website, which was active as of a few weeks ago, can no longer be reached.
    — Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2023
  • He's also run for the fourth-most yards among active players since 2017.
    — Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • While the scene remains active as the campus is cleared, the suspect is deceased.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Trump was far more active than Biden during the 2020 election.
    — Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Bottom: Williams didn’t let a ball leave the infield and earned a 1-2-3 inning while both bullpens start to get active.
    — Nick Alvarez | [email protected], al, 28 May 2023
  • Perhaps this is why Etna is one of the world's most active volcanos.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Buddy Lebman, a 98-year-old in the St. Louis area, said the key to longevity is good genes and staying active.
    — Mike Schneider, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023
  • The bird life in our wooded part of Washington, D.C., may be even more active than in the open fields of Ontario.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The little silvers generally are the most active this time of the year.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Lucky Dharma This active and sweet dog is ready to learn new skills and then wind down with a good snuggle.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Both groups were also active in the campaign for and against Issue 1.
    — Jessie Balmert, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The daily exercise helps to keep the elephants active and fit.
    — Tanvi Chheda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Although less active than Stromboli, the fuming crater still erupts from time to time.
    — Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The changing landscape of loops helps cells quickly change which genes are active.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Also, at the time of his arrest, there was an active bench warrant issued for Jones.
    — Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Democrats had shifted away from their heavy dependence on unions in recent decades, but Biden and others have worked to keep those lines of connection active, strongly backing the efforts of the UAW and others.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
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active

2 of 2 noun
  • The Pro Remedy Oil is a great topper for those who use strong actives or have eczema or rosacea.
    — ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
  • For the first day after the treatment, applying actives stung like crazy.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2023
  • Created in 1998, cold caps work by cooling the scalp and constricting blood flow to the root, with the hopes of limiting the amount of chemotherapy actives that reach the hair.
    — Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Save the retinol and heavier actives for the PM routine (before your moisturizer).
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The new line of clean formulas combines the properties of these fruits with actives to provide results.
    — Kenyatta Victoria, Essence, 13 July 2023
  • Available in 18 shades, the formula features a blend of botanical oils and actives (like milk thistle, red raspberry seed, and squalane) to refine the look of pores and impart a fresh-faced glow.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2023
  • The facial oil completes the set with its lightweight formula featuring English Rose Oleo extract and marine actives, which help make the skin look smoother and brighter.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The packaging may be no frills, and beauty newbies might have trouble navigating the line, which names its products by their actives.
    — Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
  • Infused with hyaluronic acid and the natural actives found in the Mirsalehi bee garden oil blend (Omegas 3, 6, and 9), this mixture forms a skin-loving serum that targets dry, flaky skin.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Most daily treatments have either too many actives for delicate skin or don't really do anything at all.
    — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
  • Her team aims to create formulas with a combination of actives and naturals at ideal pH levels.
    — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 2 Apr. 2023
  • After harvesting the antioxidant-rich flowers by hand and promptly freezing them to preserve their youth-boosting actives, they are combined with a trio of smoothing peptides.
    — Lisa Desantis, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
  • This detergent is packed with 10 concentrated cleaning actives to remove dirt and stains from your garments, leaving them looking and feeling refreshed.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Skin care products with acne-fighting actives coupled with gentle supporting products like a fragrance-free moisturizer are your best bet here.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The blend of actives and peptides work together to improve firmness and elasticity, leaving you with a complexion that is moisturized and strengthened, with signs of sun damage, lines, and wrinkles diminished.
    — Town & Country, 17 Mar. 2023
  • This dental-grade gel’s active contains 35% carbamide peroxide. 6.
    — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023
  • The foundation includes skin modulator actives, like rosehip oil, wild rosemary, and plankton extract.
    — ELLE, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Other common examples of actives include retinol and other retinoids, as well as most acids (including glycolic, azaleic, and lactic).
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This eye cream features a formula with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and 38 plant actives — including red algae, squalane, cacao, and coffee — for highly effective benefits.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • This overnight mask has 22 different actives including gardenia jasminoides extract, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and rose flower water to work overnight to help your skin rebuild collagen and hydrate.
    — Erica Smith, ELLE, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Don’t use actives while healing Active skin treatments like retinol, chemical peels, and other exfoliants are often recommended to help target common skin concerns.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Free from potentially harmful actives: Avoid products that contain ingredients like oxybenzone and benzene, which research shows have the potential to be problematic for health.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023
  • This way your skin can actually reap the benefits of chemical exfoliation and the use of actives without going overboard and causing potential damage or irritation.
    — Danielle Jackson, Women's Health, 10 Aug. 2023
  • While exfoliating ingredients are necessary for that youthful glow, taking too many actives to the face can cause something called your skin barrier to become compromised, which contributes to irritation.
    — April Benshosan, Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Formulated from a supercharged blend of novel anti-pigmentation actives at 14% concentration and 8 natural antioxidants sourced from the Swiss Alps, this potent concentrate works against the appearance of all types of dark spots and imperfections.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Innisfree incorporates natural ingredients like green tea while also tapping into powerful actives like retinol to create a diverse set of offerings.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 12 June 2023
  • The Pro Remedy Oil is a great topper for those who use strong actives or have eczema or rosacea.
    — ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
  • For the first day after the treatment, applying actives stung like crazy.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2023
  • Created in 1998, cold caps work by cooling the scalp and constricting blood flow to the root, with the hopes of limiting the amount of chemotherapy actives that reach the hair.
    — Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Save the retinol and heavier actives for the PM routine (before your moisturizer).
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023

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