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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My closet was a mix of Converse sneakers, ballet flats, and combat boots with no arch support.
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Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Some of the event’s stylish revellers incorporate vintage graphic tees featuring legendary salseros, cornflower blue basketball shorts, special-edition Nike sneakers, and Puerto Rican flags reimagined into any and every garment or accessory imaginable (Earrings!
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
At once simply practical and deeply nostalgic, the canvas sneaker remains a summertime staple today, with worthy editions available from SeaVees, Sperry, Morjas and more makers below.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Instead of reaching for sneakers or sandals, both celebrities recently stepped out in outfit-making heels that prove dressier shoes are just as important for a well-rounded wardrobe.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Some of the event’s stylish revellers incorporate vintage graphic tees featuring legendary salseros, cornflower blue basketball shorts, special-edition Nike sneakers, and Puerto Rican flags reimagined into any and every garment or accessory imaginable (Earrings!
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
At once simply practical and deeply nostalgic, the canvas sneaker remains a summertime staple today, with worthy editions available from SeaVees, Sperry, Morjas and more makers below.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Instead of reaching for sneakers or sandals, both celebrities recently stepped out in outfit-making heels that prove dressier shoes are just as important for a well-rounded wardrobe.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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