manicured; manicuring
1
: to do manicure work on
especially
: to trim and polish the fingernails of
2
a
: to trim closely and evenly
manicured lawns
b
: groom sense 2
manicured flower beds
Examples of manicure in a Sentence
Noun
She gets a manicure every week or so.
Verb
She spends her weekends working in her garden and manicuring her lawn.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The French manicure has lived many lives–and for good reason, its versatility means it can be worn with all manner of ensembles.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Below, the celebrity nail artist tells us the pro tips behind her most detailed manicures.
—Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
Ahead, check out the best hair, makeup, and manicure moments from the 2024 WNBA Draft.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
See the our favorite summer nail colors to serve as your next salon—or at-home manicure—inspiration below.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Instead, she was instructed to walk around the floor and offer her services to people getting manicures and pedicures.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
Her neutral choices extended to her manicure and her jewels, including a vintage piece courtesy of Fred Leighton, a 1980s toursade cuff by Rene Boivin crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and embellished with diamonds.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Well With: Sparkling Currant Candle Dior Nail Glow Polish
For an instant French manicure effect without having to go to the nail spa, the Dior Nail Glow is worth the splurge.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Paul McAdory, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
The most underrated native plant of California, this evergreen shrub can be manicured into privacy hedges or left to grow into a stately multi-trunk tree.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
The settlement, its streets and vegetation manicured, feels more like a modest American subdivision than a neighbor to Huwara’s misery.
—Roger Cohen, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024
Lincoln Road, today’s equivalent of an upscale shopping mall, was meticulously manicured and lined with Royal Palm trees.
—Allen Lockshin, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
In Russia, and in the German Bundesliga before that, Fabian played on lush grass carpets manicured for soccer.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
What elevates the resort is the way that its buildings and infrastructure seamlessly blend into the landscape—everything is well-kept, but not overly manicured—enabling you to better absorb your surroundings.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2023
The seven-piece outfit is the latest example of how K-pop has streamlined the Nordic pop machine into an industry unto itself, polishing and manicuring hip-hop swagger, EDM pulse or whatever is in fashion beyond recognition.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
The path, sometimes manicured with paving stones, sometimes a muddy track, wound through thick cloud forests and was dotted with mosses, ferns, and bromeliads.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
Noun
This sleek style is easy to stick on if your bridal party wants matching manicures on your wedding day.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The French manicure has lived many lives–and for good reason, its versatility means it can be worn with all manner of ensembles.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Below, the celebrity nail artist tells us the pro tips behind her most detailed manicures.
—Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
Ahead, check out the best hair, makeup, and manicure moments from the 2024 WNBA Draft.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
See the our favorite summer nail colors to serve as your next salon—or at-home manicure—inspiration below.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Instead, she was instructed to walk around the floor and offer her services to people getting manicures and pedicures.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
Her neutral choices extended to her manicure and her jewels, including a vintage piece courtesy of Fred Leighton, a 1980s toursade cuff by Rene Boivin crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and embellished with diamonds.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Well With: Sparkling Currant Candle Dior Nail Glow Polish
For an instant French manicure effect without having to go to the nail spa, the Dior Nail Glow is worth the splurge.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
The central mound of dirt would have to be quickly rebuilt and the racetrack soil manicured.
—Paul McAdory, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
The most underrated native plant of California, this evergreen shrub can be manicured into privacy hedges or left to grow into a stately multi-trunk tree.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
The settlement, its streets and vegetation manicured, feels more like a modest American subdivision than a neighbor to Huwara’s misery.
—Roger Cohen, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024
Lincoln Road, today’s equivalent of an upscale shopping mall, was meticulously manicured and lined with Royal Palm trees.
—Allen Lockshin, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
In Russia, and in the German Bundesliga before that, Fabian played on lush grass carpets manicured for soccer.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
What elevates the resort is the way that its buildings and infrastructure seamlessly blend into the landscape—everything is well-kept, but not overly manicured—enabling you to better absorb your surroundings.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2023
The seven-piece outfit is the latest example of how K-pop has streamlined the Nordic pop machine into an industry unto itself, polishing and manicuring hip-hop swagger, EDM pulse or whatever is in fashion beyond recognition.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
The path, sometimes manicured with paving stones, sometimes a muddy track, wound through thick cloud forests and was dotted with mosses, ferns, and bromeliads.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
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manicure
1 of 2 noun
man·i·cure
ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 
: a beauty treatment for the hands and nails
manicure
2 of 2 verb
manicured; manicuring
1
: to give a manicure to
2
: to trim closely and evenly
manicured their lawn
Etymology
Noun
from French manicure "one who gives a beauty treatment for the hands," derived from Latin manus "hand" and Latin cura "care"
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