How to Use sparse in a Sentence

sparse

adjective

• But a staffer called to warn him turnout was sparse.
  — Joshua Green, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
• For sperm whales, the record is even sparser.
  — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
• But since then, updates about the project have been sparse.
  — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
• This one is a bit more sparse than the Pleiades, but still neat to see.
  — Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2023
• But with run support sparse, the Tigers lost both games.
  — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
• Part of that was a supporting cast sparse in skill.
  — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
• But the details of that work were fairly sparse.
  — ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
• For now, details about the new lineup are sparse.
  — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 May 2026
• Both the crust and the sauce were on the sweet side and the cheese was sparse and sporadic.
  — cleveland, 21 May 2021
• The cheese is a bit sparse, and the pizza has a thin, sour sauce and not enough of it.
  — Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2021
• The writing is sparse and superb.
  — Anthony Jeselnik, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
• This final shot is tellingly sparse.
  — Alexandra Martinez, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
• Mushrooms are thought to be a heart-healthy food, but the research is sparse.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2026
• But further details have been sparse.
  — Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
• The top half of the tree is nice and full, though the bottom branches are a bit sparse.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
• This will give your jade plant an odd, sparse shape rather than the fully, bushy look of a healthy plant.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
• The sparse settings screen can change the color mode or pick a font, and that's about it.
  — Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 8 Dec. 2021
• The space falls just the right side of sparse, somber and low-lit with deep cobalt walls and high ceilings.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021
• Public details as to how the program will work are still sparse.
  — Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 21 Sep. 2023
• The team has the worst record in the majors and attendance is sparse.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2021
• The sparse instrument panel tells you a lot about this truck.
  — WSJ, 19 Dec. 2021
• The lobby is welcoming, but the guest rooms feel sparse and dark.
  — Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 30 June 2022
• The team has the worst record in the majors, and attendance is sparse.
  — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2021
• The former side project became a source of support while film work is sparse.
  — Sarah Ravits, NOLA.com, 14 Sep. 2020
• Hotel rooms are sparse in the area, which leaves the option of camping.
  — Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2023
• The result is a sparse but dense score with many variations for just two themes.
  — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024
• Here, the footprint of cattle is sparse, and cows have ample space to roam.
  — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
• The sound was reedy and sparse, like somebody scraping a penny across a hair comb.
  — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2023
• Trail-marker signs are sparse, but footprints between the dunes mark the way.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2022
• Add a thin, sparse layer of ice to the tub, which should float towards the surface.
  — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2021