How to Use metallic in a Sentence

metallic

adjective
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  • The medicine has a metallic taste.
  • We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
  • Silver is a metallic element.
  • The key here is the sparkle of this metallic fit-and-flare maxi dress.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 20 Dec. 2022
  • So from the belt, there’s a metallic picture of the belt to some of the zippers and some of the accent fabric.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Start with a pair of metallic jeans and layer on the charm with shining sweaters.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • That metallic clang, the slap of him bolting from the chair, clenched my stomach, my chest.
    — Sarah Stankorb, Longreads, 9 May 2024
  • The metallic fringe tassel and gold chain prove that clear bags don’t have to be boring.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Most Popular For a fiery spin on the glazed nail trend, opt for a red metallic shade.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The speaker at the center of that cavern is a metallic gold, and the body comes in either white or black.
    — WIRED, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The lid has been changed from the LED dot matrix of the past to a chic diagonal metallic slash.
    — PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
  • These comfy slide-ons come in 22 hues, from metallic rose gold to soft brown.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 July 2024
  • The haute couture metallic silver lamé gown featured a large bow across the bust and a long cape that draped down to the floor.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Her metallic smokey eye had hints of lavender and silver, with a brown wing.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The mantle is the rocky portion between Mars’ crust and metallic core.
    — James Day, University Of California, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2024
  • Scout wore a metallic Zac Posen gown with a low-cut neckline and ruffles.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
  • And there’s no need to worry about the sturdiness of the bench as its metallic frame is strong enough to support up to 300 pounds.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Paint leaves silver, gold, and champagne for a luxe metallic look.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • This Valentine’s Day, opt for a deep pink shade for the tips with a super cool metallic finish.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Jenny From the Block attended the launch event in a floor-length metallic gown with a massive leg slit and cutouts.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Finish it off with a contrasting metallic pump or a no-fuss pair of slip-ons.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The cosmic metallic tones created steel gazes, with drool dripping from the corners of the mouth.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Rapper Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, went for gold in a metallic suit.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 July 2024
  • The dark sade of green helps emphasize the metallic finish and light-wood island.
    — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Let dry 24 hours, then paint the edges with gold metallic paint and line the bottoms with felt to protect your furniture.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Essentiel Antwerp sweater with a metallic skirt that featured hints of green and blue.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2022
  • On the heels of a new season, prepare for pairs of metallic shoes to take center stage in your closet (and beyond).
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Customers choose the size, the color (options include black, red, blue and metallic 24-karat gold leaf) and, of course, the song or album.
    — Kate Guadagnino Diego Hadis Juan A. Ramírez Megan O’Sullivan Jamie Sims Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 8 June 2023
  • The liquid metallic eyeshadow, $6 from e.l.f, is an affordable dupe that is easy to apply and long-lasting.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
  • This is great news for anybody who hates the metallic, unnatural taste certain metal bottles and tumblers can add to water.
    — Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024

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