How to Use contour in a Sentence

contour

1 of 3 noun

• The map showed the contour of the coastline.
• He loved the sleek contours of the car.
• But as soon as the contours of a deal emerged came threats to tear it all down.
  — James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
• And then highlighter and contour.
  — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
• Coulier assured him that the pieces would stretch to contour to his face.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
• These strips are shaped with an almost wavy design to fit the contours of your nose.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
• Although the contours are clear, there are few firm outlines.
  — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
• But the way its creases and contours transform with age have — for some of us — changed.
  — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 21 Aug. 2023
• How can the infinite contours of any one life be contained in a book?
  — Chris Kraus, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
• The wrap is meant to lift the skin around the jaw and cheekbones for a long(ish)-lasting contour effect.
  — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
• Choose from 12 sizes, two of which have a contour to go around the base of your toilet.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• Deeper skin tones can reach for a richer shade to carve out a seamless contour.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
• The pivoting head works well at hugging the contours of your legs and groin.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 24 July 2023
• These usually have a cradling design to contour to the body.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
• Or, use the custom mapping to make detailed charts of depth contours.
  — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
• Rather, our job is to explore the contours of Latinidad, the good and the bad.
  — Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
• Her cheeks were sculpted with a contour, and her cheekbones gleamed with a shiny highlight.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 2 Oct. 2023
• The jacket hugged every contour of your torso and never flapped in the wind.
  — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
• These will ensure that your skin stays moisturized all day and that your contour won’t slip, pill, or smudge.
  — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 June 2026
• Apply it just inside the bronzer's contour to create depth, then blend it with a brush.
  — Glamour Spain, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
• That is the start of contour and Kylie Cosmetics.
  — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
• An orange pigment, likely a blush or contour, was buffed along her cheekbones to warm up her face.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
• With firm compression in every contour of the foot and a classic crew cut, these are the socks for them.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
• In general, for fair skin tones, a cooler contour shade is ideal.
  — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 June 2026
• This form-fitting number flatters the body’s contours, and is about as modest as a naked dress gets.
  — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2023
• The model opted for a nude lipstick with lip liner, a smokey eye look, strong brows, and light contour.
  — Seventeen, 15 Apr. 2023
• The jeans have strategically placed back pockets to lift and contour.
  — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
• The stick format features a shimmering blush at one end and a contour at the other.
  — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• An extra help is lip pencil, which can be useful to outline the contour of the mouth and avoid smudging.
  — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
• No heavy filter, no sharp contour, nothing that gets between you and the person wearing it.
  — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

contour

2 of 3 adjective

• On the other hand, memory foam neck pillows are durable and contour to fit your anatomy — not the other way around.
  — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
• Westman's special trick is to dab the contour stick on her eyelids for definition.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 9 Mar. 2023
• For Benson, deeper contour colors have been one of the most challenging.
  — Jessica Fields, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
• Use the contour side of the stick to define bone structure and the highlighted side to emphasize the tops of your cheekbones and nose bridge.
  — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
• This is best to be cut with dry hair to create texture, contour individual features and remove weight where needed.
  — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
• This stick bronzer comes in five neutral-leaning shades that are ever-so-slightly warm, creating the perfect middle ground between a contour product and a bronzer.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
• This contour stick is also at a friendlier price point, comes in eight shades, is super blendable, and takes the guesswork out of picking a natural-looking highlighter that vibes with your sculpting.
  — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
• The lightweight suitcase features a comfortable contour grip handle, extra durable zippers, and sturdy spinner wheels that glide effortlessly on and off of planes and through the airport.
  — Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
• This supersoft and stretchy straight-leg style from the Good Curve collection is designed to hug and contour curves, while the signature high-rise waistband is also gap-proof for a smooth fit.
  — Paula Lee, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2023
• It’s also equipped with multiple internal and external pockets, compression straps, gliding spinner wheels, and even a telescoping handle featuring contour grip and rubberized touch points for extra comfort.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
• Several of the body-positive lingerie label’s bestselling styles — including its Leakproof underwear and WingWoman contour bra — will be available in five different shades.
  — Truc Nguyen, refinery29.com, 20 May 2020
• The company says its AI may help speed up a process called contour delineation, in which clinicians use CT scans to outline healthy organs and tissue at risk so the radiation can be directed towards the tumor.
  — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2023

contour

3 of 3 verb

• The soft foam cups contoured to my body.
  — Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
• Create a flick at the end of your eye and just contour your eye.
  — Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
• Yup, there isn't a one-size-fits-all method to contouring your face.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 June 2018
• Each railing was shaped and contoured to cleanly meet the pole.
  — Jeastman, oregonlive, 23 June 2023
• For a long time, we were left with warm, orangey colors to contour with.
  — ELLE, 23 June 2022
• The seat is gently contoured for hours of comfort, but the back is very straight.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
• Next up, a swirl of bronzer and an on-the-go girl’s guide to contouring.
  — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2019
• The gal can contour, even when the makeup client in question is…a piece of fruit.
  — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 13 Aug. 2019
• Nose wires are used to firmly contour the mask to the shape of the nose for a better fit.
  — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2020
• The special accent is contoured along the outsole of the shoe.
  — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2023
• The midi skirt has a pencil-like shape that contours the body and flares subtly at the hem.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
• The strap clips are on the front of the bra for easy access, while the wireless foam cups contour to your body.
  — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
• Keep in Mind Though the seat is contoured for comfort, the back is very straight.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
• The best way to achieve this on your own is to use purple eyeshadow to contour your cheekbones and neck.
  — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2018
• The shoes have contoured arch support and a modest platform to absorb shock.
  — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
• His red beard protrudes from bright white makeup contoured with yellow and green pigment.
  — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
• In fact, many people are just now learning how to properly contour.
  — ELLE, 23 Apr. 2022
• Take a sheer layer of white paint and use it to contour your face, focusing on your nose and upper lip.
  — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2018
• The rest of her visage was contoured with stone shades; her eyes, however, were left untouched.
  — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
• The small end is the perfect size for contouring your nose and brow bones, or to blend highlighter over the high points of the face.
  — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
• The metal and plastic nose clip contours the mask to either side of the nose, and there are two headband-style straps.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Health, 30 June 2023
• They’re designed to contour to the natural shape of your foot for a secure and comfy fit.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
• Plus, the footbed is contoured to provide comfortable arch support.
  — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 7 Mar. 2023
• Learning how to contour your face can transform your makeup routine for the better.
  — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 June 2026
• The bed contains two dense memory foam layers that contour to a sleeper's curves.
  — Katie Simpson, Health.com, 22 Feb. 2021
• Both tools gently massage the skin to target puffiness and contour your face overall.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023
• This mask features contoured cups that block out light completely without putting any pressure on your eyes.
  — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
• These beds contour to the shape of your dog's body, providing optimal head, neck, and back support.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
• And the slim, contoured fit layers easily beneath your favorite shells and sweats.
  — Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
• The back of the vest is contoured to hug your waist, and it’s designed with a standing collar to protect your neck from the chilly breeze.
  — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025