How to Use just the thing in a Sentence

just the thing

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  • This one is just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter's day.
    The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Jan. 2024
  • And a clean biker short is just the thing for that heavy-sweat spin class.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2022
  • In other words, this is just the thing to mist away the winter blues.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
  • And wouldn’t a Calder mobile be just the thing for the lobby?
    Tessa Watson, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 2023
  • These versatile, sporty sets are just the thing for your next active trip.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
  • And that's just the thing about traveling during spring break.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • After shaking up drinks, a nice, creamy hummus is just the thing to pair with them.
    M. Carrie Allan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
  • For those who want to truly start fresh, a neat and nude pink manicure might be just the thing.
    Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
  • In any case, a pair of heated slippers might be just the thing to keep your puppies toasty-warm.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Someone could have just the thing to make the effort totally worth it.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
  • These microwave steam bags are just the thing for sterilizing on the go.
    Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025
  • The breakfast is hearty – just the thing for an energising start to the day.
    Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But for some customers, a temporary option could be just the thing.
    Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 8 July 2023
  • Acts of thoughtfulness can be just the thing to turn a person's day around for the better.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2021
  • That’s just the thing that’s really moving me at 52 and as a new dad.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 June 2025
  • But a new Kickstarter campaign may have just the thing for a quick but lasting cooldown.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 July 2024
  • This mini version of the classic board game is just the thing for travel and on-the-go use.
    Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Our five-star, non-alcoholic strawberry spritz is just the thing.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • If six nuggets aren’t enough to satisfy your cravings then Wendy’s has just the thing for you.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • The Frisco Cat Tree & Condo is just the thing for large cats.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
  • This barely-there tinted topcoat is just the thing to be natural with a bit of oomph.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
  • Small changes to your wellness routine may be just the thing to get you out of a rut and keep you on track toward your goals.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • My hope is to show that supernatural isn't just the thing of myths and fables.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Look no further, for the Town Hall has just the thing to satisfy.
    Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
  • This comforting dish is full of nostalgia and is just the thing for a cozy, warming meal on a chilly night.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024
  • In either case, adding a fresh doormat in a pretty spring theme is just the thing to brighten up your home or front porch.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
  • This 11-piece set in all white is just the thing to add some sophistication to the kitchen.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Chilling at home and working on DIY crafts could be just the thing to make his day.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022
  • This vibrant dish with green beans and a medley of tomatoes is just the thing to brighten up any ho-hum piece of white fish.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Walk Pants are just the thing for long walks, jogging, cycling, hiking, and yoga.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023

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