How to Use high-maintenance in a Sentence

high-maintenance

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• If that sounds too high-maintenance, Mena says that's cool too.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2024
• Leather may seem high-maintenance for a pair of hiking boots, but that’s not the case.
  — Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2024
• Long hair doesn’t have to feel heavy or high-maintenance in summer with the right heat-friendly styling tricks.
  — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026
• Some are remarkably high-maintenance and can take years to be ready to harvest.
  — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
• In the world of baking, cheesecakes are on the high-maintenance spectrum.
  — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
• Unfairly, the bob has acquired a bad rap as a high-maintenance hairstyle.
  — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 18 Feb. 2023
• Agolde’s Ren hit the sweet spot of being high-rise without being high-maintenance.
  — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
• While these questions are all valid, using hot rollers doesn't have to be a high-maintenance task—in fact, they're designed not to be.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
• On the other hand, silverware has a classic look and feel but is more costly and high-maintenance.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
• While a houseplant can purify your air and bring life to your home décor, some of us don't have time for a high-maintenance plant.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
• One friend was a very high-maintenance stranger (to me) who now shows up on all of my photos from our vacation to Yosemite.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 6 May 2023
• Her one friend was a very high-maintenance stranger (to me) who now shows up on all of my photos from our vacation to Yosemite.
  — Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2023
• With shorter dos there’s usually less upkeep, while longer locks are often more high-maintenance.
  — Popular Science, 13 Sep. 2023
• If wear and tear is an issue, avoid high-maintenance fabrics like silk or linen and opt for microfibers, textured fabric or leather.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2023
• This set is machine washable — no high-maintenance care instructions.
  — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
• This won't be as high-maintenance as wallpaper, but will offer just as much visual interest.
  — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
• First, it should be stated upfront that while playful, copper (even muted) is a high-maintenance hair color.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2024
• On the other hand, wood is an expensive and high-maintenance material that doesn't stand up to harsh weather.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
• In the aftermath of high-maintenance hair color trends like money piece highlights, a return to simpler hair looks makes sense.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
• The shift from high-maintenance colors to simple cuts and styles can largely be attributed to the high value placed on hair health in recent years.
  — Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
• This is especially true of roses, which have a bit of a reputation for being a fussy, high-maintenance plant.
  — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
• Initiative is what separates the high performers from the high-maintenance.
  — Joe Altieri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
• People didn’t want silver flatware, which was expensive, high-maintenance, and formal.
  — Alexandra Lange, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
• The beautiful, delicate flowers are high-maintenance and need a bit of attention.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
• The classic bob length will never go out of style, and this look masters the subtle shagginess without being too over-the-top or high-maintenance.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
• While silk has a reputation for being high-maintenance, Quince's washable version takes the work out of the equation.
  — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
• Harvin could be a high-maintenance personality.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
• According to Kuthy, their high-maintenance nature has landed these delicate flowers on her no-grow list.
  — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
• Zinnias Meet the colorful zinnia, a delightful, easy bloomer that isn’t high-maintenance.
  — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
• Say goodbye to your high-maintenance litter pan and invest in the Litter-Robot 4 today.
  — Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024