How to Use active in a Sentence

active

1 of 2 adjective

• We are active members of our church.
• He has taken a more active role in the production of this album.
• We stay active during the cold winter months by skiing and ice skating.
• While many give money to the organization, only a few are active participants.
• They take an active interest in their children's education.
• She was politically active as a volunteer for her state representative.
• Now, there are three idols active.
  — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
• Make sure that dams have fresh sign around them and that lodges are active.
  — Joseph Biebert, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2023
• When are the Lyrids most active?
  — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
• Don't hike at dawn, dusk, or at night, when bears are most active.
  — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 May 2026
• This is an active attempt to break out.
  — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
• That happens when the sun is at its most active.
  — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
• Toys which keep them active and engaged are clutch.
  — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
• Follow your child’s lead and do some active play for a while.
  — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
• The light is still active, a beacon for boaters at night.
  — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
• Our kids must get involved and active.
  — Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
• Get active and make the most of this deal, before time runs out.
  — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
• But something more active than that.
  — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
• There are active lawsuits about this.
  — Fiction Non Fiction october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
• Its website is no longer active.
  — Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
• Better to keep your crayons tucked away for a rainy day, far from any active flames.
  — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
• No active head coach has signed more 5-star prospects than Smart.
  — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
• Set theory is now an active area of study in its own right.
  — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
• All active wildfires are shown.
  — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
• Their role in diet and health is an area of active research.
  — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
• Where are freeze warnings active?
  — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
• Kopech is not on the Dodgers’ active roster.
  — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
• Over the past few months, Amazon has been more active in health care again.
  — Laura Stevens, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2017
• When Judkins is active, that won’t change.
  — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
• Risk is greatest at dawn, dusk and night, when coyotes are most active.
  — Kendrick Calfee updated January 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026

active

2 of 2 noun

• Avoid using too many strong actives at once.
  — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
• That's a load of actives, so this serum may not be the best for sensitive-skinned folks.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
• For the first day after the treatment, applying actives stung like crazy.
  — Jessica Ourisman, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2023
• This chilly attachment helps push actives deeper into the skin while working to smooth and depuff for a sculpted, tauter look.
  — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
• The Pro Remedy Oil is a great topper for those who use strong actives or have eczema or rosacea.
  — ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
• The new line of clean formulas combines the properties of these fruits with actives to provide results.
  — Kenyatta Victoria, Essence, 13 July 2023
• The company says that’s due to the high concentration of actives in the formula.
  — Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
• Most daily treatments have either too many actives for delicate skin or don't really do anything at all.
  — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
• Finally, other actives come in to deliver a clean scent and increase whiteness.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
• The packaging may be no frills, and beauty newbies might have trouble navigating the line, which names its products by their actives.
  — Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
• Start new actives slowly, extend your routine below the jawline and treat lifestyle as a non-negotiable part of the equation.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
• When paired with humectants and gentle actives like the ones in this body butter, shea butter is an all-around powerhouse for supple, hydrated skin.
  — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
• The real work starts when a pretty concept has to become gummy supplements that hold actives, taste good and behave in a factory.
  — Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
• Its actives are tranexamic acid, which address what’s causing the dark spot in the first place, like inflammation and pigment transfer.
  — Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
• Save the retinol and heavier actives for the PM routine (before your moisturizer).
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023
• The category leans heavy on alpha and beta hydroxy acids, the same actives doing the work on your face just packaged for bigger surface area.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
• Many of the newer launches blur the line further by combining serum-style actives with lotion-style hydration in a single bottle.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
• Unlike some eye creams sought after for their anti-aging results, where harsh actives offer risk of irritation or dryness, this does none of that.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
• Barrier repair serums are designed to rebuild what’s been depleted so the skin can calm down, stay hydrated, and tolerate actives again.
  — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
• Growth factors work slowly to transform your skin, unlike harsher, faster-acting actives like exfoliating acids and retinoids.
  — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2026
• Her team aims to create formulas with a combination of actives and naturals at ideal pH levels.
  — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 2 Apr. 2023
• That means engaging with policymakers to advocate for faster review of new sunscreen actives and product forms.
  — Kelly Dobos, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
• The spicules boost cell turnover and enhance absorption of actives like calming cica, healing propolis, and deeply hydrating sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.
  — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
• The brand has built a following for calm, minimalist formulas that support the skin barrier without piling on too many actives.
  — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
• Many of its formulas spotlight gentle actives and barrier-supporting ingredients that help skin look smoother, calmer, and glowier.
  — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
• Skin care products with acne-fighting actives coupled with gentle supporting products like a fragrance-free moisturizer are your best bet here.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Oct. 2023
• Along with hydration, some of the best eye creams for aging skin are infused with actives that provide antioxidant protection, a boost in cellular turnover, and more.
  — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
• While not essential, a morning serum is a great opportunity to work some extra skin care actives into your routine without overwhelming your skin at night.
  — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2025
• There are other noteworthy actives at work here, too, like caffeine (to boost circulation) and vitamin C (to brighten).
  — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
• These botanicals work alongside modern actives such as salicylic acid and probiotics, helping keep buildup in check without overdoing it.
  — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026