How to Use glam in a Sentence

glam

1 of 2 noun
  • While the dress is a bold choice for the star, her glam isn’t.
    Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
  • So it’s called, like a modern glam.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Gomez’s glam was the icing on the cozy cake.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Her glam featured a smoky eye and nude lip.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • There was no glam, no need to try to impress her.
    Josh Peter, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The mani fits right in with the resurgence in grunge goth glam.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Why not go a little glam with your monthly mani?
    Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Her glam was natural to match her gown.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Finish the look with brass or gold hardware for a touch of glam.
    Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Her signature glam was glowy, with a glossy caramel lip.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
  • As for glam, Wilde’s blond hair was styled with a middle part.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • And with her new setting comes more mood board-worthy glam.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The nails and glam were equally unmatched.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Her rosy pink glam completed the look.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
  • His brain must have its own glam squad, because his mind is fully made up.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
  • Trends are shifting again, and full-glam looks are back in the spotlight.
    Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The actress finished off her look with peachy-pink glam and a side part.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • But her uber-glossy lips may be our favorite part of the whole birthday glam.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Celebs have called upon the best of the best in glam to set them up for success.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Equally head-turning was her glam.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • Or, slip the leather cover off for an all-brass look to bring a touch of glam to your kitchen.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Flight attendant glam doesn’t come easy.
    Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
  • For her glam, Woods tied her hair back into a high ponytail.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Her hair was worn in a bun that amplified her golden glam.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Her evening glam look included rosy blush and a subtle smoky eye.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
  • Drizzle bowls with olive oil for extra flavor and glam.
    Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • Biles' hair and makeup was the epitome of glam.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Hints of gold chrome throughout add a dose of glam to the earthy color palette.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Petri hotel aesthetic that veered more bold and glam.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • As for the model’s glam, her hallmark blonde hair was worn in bouncy curls.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025

glam

2 of 2 verb
  • Some were used for sustenance but many to glam up the colony.
    Grethel Aguila, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Choosing high-gloss paint is a great way to instantly glam up a room.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 21 July 2022
  • Nobody did glam better than Antony.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
  • This bright pink loose glitter is safe for your eyes and will instantly glam up any look.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2021
  • But underneath the glitz and glam the true soul of Dallas shines bright.
    Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • And to glam it all up, add a pair of shimmery bow earrings and metallic slingback heels.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 5 June 2024
  • Keep clicking for the best deals to glam up your Prime Day haul, Haus-style.
    Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 22 June 2021
  • Add a statement necklace to glam up the look, or pair it with slippers to wear it as a comfy house dress.
    Lauren Rearick, Southern Living, 21 June 2021
  • Stock up on more of the products Toye used to glam up Stewart below.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Elle Fanning adds a slight wave to her hair with the ends softly rolled under to glam-up a blunt bob.
    Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Stock up on more of the products Toye used to glam up Stewart below.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • As social activities pick back up, there's a reason to glam up again.
    Parija Bhatnagar, CNN, 24 Apr. 2021
  • However, the women are pampered with a hair, makeup and wardrobe team to glam them up on set.
    Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 21 June 2023
  • So, get ready to glam up your next shopping haul and discover the top-notch products that deserve a spot in your cart.
    Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
  • These shimmering accents are an easy way to glam up your holiday florals or wreaths.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Use it to stash odds and ends (and glam up your vanity) through the holiday season and beyond.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The package will include lots of carbon fiber, which is a must these days for luxury cars trying to glam up.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
  • While many applauded the effort, others voiced frustration about the cleanup to glam up the streets.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Modern French manicures are still going strong, so why not glam up the classic white tip with a little bling?
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 June 2026
  • Visitors spend the day lolling on beaches and then glam themselves up for the high-energy happy hour known as Tea.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2021
  • For another sparkling color scheme, use gold and bronze decorations to glam up your Christmas door.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
  • That sense included everyone, from talent to glam to crew to the editorial team.
    Blake Newby, Essence, 25 June 2025
  • Plan was to be bushy tailed & beauty rested [sic], as I was meant to head straight to glam for a slot with our beloved @DrewBarrymore, upon landing.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In 1987, the Schachters hired high-end architect Peter Marino to glam up the place.
    Penelope Green, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2023
  • In 1987, the Schachters hired the high-end architect Peter Marino to glam up the place.
    Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Plan was to be bushy tailed & beauty rested, as I was meant to head straight to glam for a slot with our beloved Drew Barrymore upon landing.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Pair it with cushioned sneakers for a comfortable and casual sightseeing look, or glam it up with heels and jewelry for an evening-ready ensemble.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
  • There was no one off-camera perfectly prepping the ingredients and Gomez didn't glam up her clothing or makeup while chopping and stirring.
    Beth Harris, chicagotribune.com, 6 Aug. 2020
  • For beauty, Gaga worked with her go-to glam artists for more than a decade, Sarah Tanno and Frederic Aspiras.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • While the actress appears to love her casual wear, she also has been known to glam it up for special occasions, including to the premiere of her latest movie, Family Switch.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024

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