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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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
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—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
The cap-sleeve top and wide-leg pants combo is sleek, flattering, and ridiculously easy to style with your favorite sneakers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The sneaker’s style code is IZ7806-001.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
The cap-sleeve top and wide-leg pants combo is sleek, flattering, and ridiculously easy to style with your favorite sneakers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 23 Feb. 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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