How to Use muslin in a Sentence
muslin
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Fold over the muslin and stack a few saucers on top to press down.
—Farokh Talati, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2023
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Take the pan off the heat, cool and remove the muslin, squeezing the liquid form from the bag.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 15 Dec. 2017
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This was the price of a muslin sheet that the guards used to wrap corpses before burying them in the desert.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
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Herbs are stuffed into slashes in the meat, and then the whole thing is boiled in muslin.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2018
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Her dress was a plain white muslin, so fine in texture . . .
—National Geographic, 6 Oct. 2020
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The pieces can be safely stored in a muslin bag inside.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
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The first fitting is in muslin, which is part of the ritual.
—Danielle Steel, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2019
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Wrap yourself in the cozy comfort of the muslin throw blanket.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Wrap yourself in the cozy comfort of the muslin throw blanket.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
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Smooth a muslin strip over the area, pull the skin taut, then yank the strip back in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
—Kayleigh Donahue, Allure, 6 June 2018
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Step 2: Mark Border Lay the two muslin pieces on top of each other or fold your piece in half.
—Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
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Steep the spices in a muslin sack or specialty grain bag for easy removal.
—Joshua M. Bernstein, Popular Mechanics, 26 Feb. 2020
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Made of 100% cotton muslin, this sleep sack never feels bulky or too heavy.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
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As Kidane had noted, the guards wrapped corpses in muslin and took them into the desert for burial.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
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Some start with mood boards, while others go right into building on the form with muslin.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
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The muslin is an excellent and easy-to-use coverall for moms.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Textiles formed the leitmotiv of the collection: heavy male wools, rough silk and muslin.
—Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2019
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The one-minute trailer ends with the promise of the most magical muslin — and Harry, Hermione and even Ron would likely have to agree.
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE.com, 19 Sep. 2019
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After they've been cleaned, linens should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place, wrapped in cotton, muslin or acid-free archival paper.
—Jolie Kerr, Town & Country, 10 Feb. 2017
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Luckily, cleaning your muslin is as easy as throwing it in the wash and hanging it to air dry.
—Sophie Wirt, Allure, 17 Apr. 2018
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Plus, muslin cloths double as a tool for cleaning most messes.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to Reda, the collection includes garments in linen as well as blends with linen and wool, voile and muslins.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
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Place a coffee filter or breathable fabric, like muslin, over the top.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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The muslin will eventually go inside the blanket and hold the poly-fill pellets.
—Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
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Strain the mixture through a very fine sieve or muslin to remove any solid coffee particles.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Then a skinny young boy who had endured his country’s food rationing, Thomas discovered the source of the pleasant smell was wrapped in muslin.
—Jeremy Redmon, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Trim the courgettes and peel the onion, then, using the coarse side of a box grater, grate them on to a clean tea towel or muslin.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
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Fill two reusable tea bags or small muslin sachet bags with baking soda and add one to each boot.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
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Maass traced her rounds, dressed in crisp blue-and-white stripes, white muslin cap with a black ribbon, thermometer pushed through a buttonhole.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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Dab a little Mod Podge on your pumpkin and glue down the edge of the cheesecloth, muslin or gauze.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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