Examples of sneaker in a Sentence
she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
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The Row and Celine might also have something to do with the legging’s comeback as a wardrobe essential, styled more intentionally than just white socks and a chunky sneaker.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Dozens of residents moved in near-perfect sync, sporting everything from light-up sneakers to shimmery gold headbands.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
While sandals and boots have their time and place, lacing up a fresh pair of sneakers is transformative year-round.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
With a slew of mix-and-match linen sets, comfortable but stylish sneakers to wear with everything, and a few handy hacks, this summer’s 90-day adventure is perfectly packed in a carry-on, with a little wiggle room to boot.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Dozens of residents moved in near-perfect sync, sporting everything from light-up sneakers to shimmery gold headbands.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
While sandals and boots have their time and place, lacing up a fresh pair of sneakers is transformative year-round.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
With a slew of mix-and-match linen sets, comfortable but stylish sneakers to wear with everything, and a few handy hacks, this summer’s 90-day adventure is perfectly packed in a carry-on, with a little wiggle room to boot.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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sneaker
noun
sneak·er
ˈsnē-kər 
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole
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