How to Use poly in a Sentence

poly

1 of 2 noun

• There is no one way, or right way, to be open, or poly, or monogamish.
  — Mikala Jamison, The Cut, 20 Mar. 2018
• People fail a poly for lots of reasons.
  — New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
• To read more about poly-working find our free white paper here.
  — Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021
• Then use sandbags around the outside edge of the pool to hold the poly in place.
  — Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
• Once dry, liberally coat with teak oil or poly to seal the stain.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 18 Aug. 2020
• The pillows feature a soft poly-fiber fill and a polyester cover.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
• Thirty-one feet long, it is woven of a special poly-grass fiber that doesn’t stretch.
  — Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, 13 Dec. 2017
• But being poly is nothing if not an ongoing work in progress.
  — Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, 28 Jan. 2020
• This is not to say poly and nitro produce no tonal differences.
  — Henry Robertson, Popular Mechanics, 31 Dec. 2018
• Stronger than the normal mask, it is made out of carbon and poly carbonate.
  — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 19 Apr. 2018
• Even so, many people assume that poly folks are above feeling jealous.
  — Tara Struyk, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2018
• So all of us got adorably roly-poly, but only one of us has to fit into her clothes by tour this summer.
  — Lisa Scottoline, Philly.com, 23 Feb. 2018
• Gagliardi says to wash your cotton or poly blend sheets and bedding in hot water, which won't harm them.
  — Gigi Engle, SELF, 12 Dec. 2018
• To keep the poly from taking on water and sinking, use pool balls and blow-up rafts to support the poly.
  — Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
• Lay down a drop cloth or poly sheet to prevent wet wallpaper from ruining your floors.
  — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023
• What only moments ago was just a roly poly little noise monster now was all sweat and muscle and grief and body odor.
  — David Frese, kansascity, 27 Apr. 2018
• Costumes were much simpler then - a little two-way poly stretch, a touch of sequins, maybe chiffon skirt.
  — Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2018
• The same goes for poly-fill products without flame retardants, though to a lesser degree.
  — Anne Kniggendorf, kansascity, 14 July 2017
• Whatever, the cob impalers are made of an attractive dark poly-something resin.
  — Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2021
• From these, attach supply lines of flexible ½-inch poly tubing.
  — Fiona Gilsenan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2020
• If your furniture is more intricate, a wipe on poly can grip the piece better without the risk of bubbling.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 9 Mar. 2021
• The only way to transform from roly poly to svelte and strong is through a combination of healthy eating and exercise.
  — Philly.com, 17 Apr. 2018
• Its new poly microsuede fabric masks are made to fit tightly around the face and include a filter that can be inserted in the mask.
  — Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2020
• The cotton-poly material also shows an awareness of the seasons.
  — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 20 June 2019
• Light scratches in just the poly can be remedied with a 'restoring' product like Rejuvenate.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
• Light scratches in just the poly can be remedied with a 'restoring' product like Rejuvenate.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
• Resident access to the pool should be closed while it is covered since falling into a pool covered with poly could be dangerous.
  — Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
• Masks and gaiters made from a higher thread count, and made of a blend of cotton and poly, can provide better blockage of respiratory droplets.
  — Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2021
• The name Polyphemus comes from the Greek poly, meaning many, and pheme, meaning speech, reputation, or fame.
  — Ferris Jabr, Harper's magazine, 10 Mar. 2019
• Stars of the park include the big cats (bobcats, lynx, and cougar), roly-poly black bears, and moose that munch all manner of browse, unperturbed by squealing youngsters.
  — Patricia Harris and David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2018

poly

2 of 2 adjective

• Cutting down a poly prince in his prime?
  — Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
• Here's what to know about the roly poly mammals.
  — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
• Wash most pillows one to two times a year, machine-washing down or poly and hand-washing foam.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
• The poly-blend fabric helps resist wrinkling while also feeling silky-smooth and cool to the touch.
  — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
• Layering pieces like a coverlet or cozy blanket with a fluffy poly fiber fill can help create a cloud-like final layer.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
• The country’s very first poly-friendly city ordinance came about almost by happenstance.
  — Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
• The fabric is a poly-spandex stretch blend, which hugs the body just enough to prevent excess drag while still remaining comfortable.
  — Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
• The genus epithet of Polygala comes from the Greek for much (poly) milk (gala) and one of its common names is milkwort.
  — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
• The poly-blend material is wrinkle-free, making this a great option for vacation.
  — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
• These bocce balls use poly-resin material to ensure durability over their lifespan and are ready for play on grass, dirt or sand.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
• But for the 2026 reboot, the two couples are poly and everything is way messier than the original.
  — James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
• The pieces are all made from fade- and weather-resistant poly material, which even imitates the look of wood grain for a more stylish finish.
  — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
• But not long after poly aromatic hydrocarbons, commonly known as lampblack, were found in the soil.
  — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
• However, many versions are cotton-poly blends that attempt to combine the best features of both materials.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
• To get there, the company examined the global auto market and discovered a poly-crisis.
  — Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
• Manduka also makes yoga towels from plastic bottles and recycled poly yarn.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
• This one recalls tablecloth fabrics, but features a UV-resistant poly weave instead that works indoors and out.
  — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
• In his research, Reed found poly mesh, a highly flexible, military-grade polymer used in military defense.
  — Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
• As celebrity stylist Ron Jefferies suggested during my interview, try to stick with cotton fabrics and poly-blends to avoid wrinkling.
  — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 June 2026
• The heavy plush poly-velvet cover is finished off with a lightweight Tencel ruffle that drapes beautifully, like butterflies aflutter on your bed.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
• Common materials for fabric sofa upholstery include polyester, cotton, nylon, and linen, with poly-cotton blends.
  — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
• The rainfly is a thinner 180-gsm poly ripstop waterproof-rated to 8,000 mm and coated in a black-out finish of its own.
  — New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
• Dawn recommends breathable linen and cotton styles for especially hot destinations, while poly blends can feel slightly more elevated for dinners or nights out.
  — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
• The cellulosic cattail fiber is spun into wadding with a 20 percent binder currently made from a biodegradable poly filament, as used to secure those fibers together.
  — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
• That pattern is feeding a cycle that pushes more young workers away from traditional employment and toward the patchwork arrangements of poly-employment.
  — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
• Last month, West Hollywood passed an ordinance seeking to become the first city in California and one of just a handful across the country to offer domestic partnerships to poly groups.
  — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
• Look for ingredients like lactic and poly hydroxy acid to gently exfoliate, recommends Nila, and always follow with a hydrating serum or moisturizer.
  — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
• Tripo Studio also introduces auto-rigging for avatars and creatures, smart low-poly optimization for XR and gaming, and texture editing through what the company calls a magic brush.
  — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
• The top—a hemp-poly canvas used on shoes—is designed to be odor- and rot-resistant, while the bottom is a supertough 1050-denier nylon used in life vests, all of which makes for a dog bed that will hold up to even the most destructive pups.
  — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2018
• Our narrator, a gay, happily married father of two disentangling himself from a poly love affair, is—depending on the light—brilliant, self-mythologizing, abject, hopeful, and vulnerable.
  — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025