How to Use primp in a Sentence
primp
verb- The girls spent hours primping in front of the mirror.
- He primped his hair while waiting for his date.
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Plus, check out the rest of her hair primping routine, below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026
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Sometimes, all a tired design needs is a little primping to give it a fresh new look.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
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If spending time primping your hair brings you joy, don’t worry, there are still hairstyles for you.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
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Plain or primped up with poutine fixings, these fries are highly addictive.
—Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2020
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Keep this travel makeup mirror in your purse or car's console for parking lot primping.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 27 Sep. 2017
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Peace and primping Moms tend to be busy people who put their needs and wants after everyone else’s.
—Jamie Bosse, kansascity, 3 May 2017
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Maybe his competitors notice Daly’s primping and preening and sigh, if with a smile.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2018
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For teens who make primping a priority, this pick from Murphy is the ideal gift.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
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Peace and primpingMoms tend to be busy people who put their needs and wants after everyone else’s.
—Jamie Bosse, kansascity, 3 May 2017
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Groomers competed live to primp out their poodles into fantastical works of art.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2022
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In preparation for the show, models are primped and primed to perfection, so come show day, not a trace of body hair, cellulite, or stretch marks are in sight.
—Shammara Lawrence, Teen Vogue, 14 Nov. 2018
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Hang primps the nails of major celebs like Kate Hudson and Kaley Cuoco.
—Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 17 May 2019
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Meanwhile, close proximity to Central Park gives stars a room with a view as they get primped and pampered.
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 2 May 2023
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Scroll through to catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrities primping and more backstage snapshots from the 2019 awards show.
—Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Feb. 2019
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After being properly primed and primped, Ethan waits while Britt gets her hair and makeup done in the salon on wheels.
—David Perloff, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017
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But what about the good stuff that comes after — the decorating, designing, painting, and primping?
—Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 1 Sep. 2016
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The video doesn't shy away from depicting a variety of people who go through hardships, ranging from the disabled to drag queens primping.
—Tamar Herman, Billboard, 6 June 2017
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And hundreds more, grooming dead animals, blowdrying black bears, primping badgers.
—Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 26 May 2017
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The clip features glimpses of Palmer primping and drinking champagne in her hotel room before leaving with a group of female friends for a big night out.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2023
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Like sellers getting ready to list their home and sprucing it up with fresh paint and new throw pillows, Subway seems to be primping in the hopes of finding a buyer.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
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The bridal party can primp and prep in the dreamy Bride's Room, while the overall layout is perfect for relaxed entertaining all night long.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024
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In contrast, Farquaad’s primped coiffure and rosy cheeks emphasize his bourgeois attitude.
—Julia Gordon, Orange County Register, 31 Mar. 2017
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Our four main actors — Jack, Rock, Camille, and Claire — prepare for their screen tests, with the girls primping while the guys work out in short shorts.
—Jean Bentley, refinery29.com, 4 May 2020
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Plus, check out the rest of her hair primping routine and some more on-sale options to shop during the retailer's Big Spring Sale below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
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Several unisex bathroom stalls surround a central basin with vanities and sinks for handwashing and primping — as seen in brasseries in France.
—Jillian Mueller, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Torres, whose business is called My Pride Poodles, had brought Patrón to the hotel early, for primping.
—Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
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With teams of three to four people each, every coach receives a fair amount of primping during each commercial break, from powder applications to flyaway hair corrections.
—Alisa Wolfson, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2018
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But the real treat at the Westminster Dog Show happens behind the scenes, where the dogs get primped and polished before making their big entrances.
—Kim Bubello, Time, 13 Feb. 2018
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