How to Use sporty in a Sentence

sporty

adjective
  • For starters, the sporty style offers the best of both worlds.
    Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2022
  • Throw it over a sporty sweater or T-shirt and call it a day.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Like the unpromising shape, the feel of the car is just not very sporty.
    Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Their hair is always worn long, the skirts short, sporty, and tight.
    Jihan Forbes, Allure, 19 May 2022
  • To complete the ~vibes~, Bella threw on athletic crew socks to add a sporty flare to the 'fit.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 20 Sep. 2022
  • For a sporty vibe, Adidas' crossbody bag is a great pick.
    Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the active, sporty type can enjoy the full-size tennis court and the in-house sauna.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
  • Meghan Markle has been known to show off her sporty side with a pair of Veja sneakers.
    Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 1 June 2022
  • On the other hand, more rugged, sporty styles are best for walking and hiking.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The groom wore a crisp black tuxedo from E&S Formal and paired the suit a with a sporty pair of Jordan sneakers.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The sporty sandals have a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time and provides a ton of cushiony comfort.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • Pair with stylish flats or comfy sneakers for a chic or sporty look.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022
  • For the engagement, the royal style icon looked sporty in a striped shirt and white shorts with gold details.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 31 July 2022
  • Out here, in nature and benevolent hands, guns seem to me more sporty than evil.
    Rachel Levin, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Take a look at sporty styles for hanging on the weekends or more dressed-up jackets for nights out.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Two sporty Audi models idle under bright lights in the tent.
    Evan S. Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Today, the fanny pack has evolved from a sporty knapsack to a bonafide trendy staple.
    Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • There will also be an even sportier variant called the R3X.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
  • On the other side of the style spectrum, this Carhartt backpack has a rugged look that’s less sporty but designed to be tough.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022
  • Customers who don’t need all-wheel-drive but want a sporty driving feel can get rear-wheel-drive.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 18 July 2022
  • Kate Middleton and Prince William are going back to their sporty roots!
    Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2022
  • If your style leans sporty, these are an excellent choice.
    Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Gomez wore a sporty, laidback ensemble at a Puma event in New York City.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Great for wet or dry play, sporty kids will love that there's both a basketball hoop and a soccer goal.
    Angel Madison, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
  • This is a great cologne for the price, and is a popular choice among adventurous and sporty guys.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Last month, Brittany went for a sportier look that showed off her team spirit.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Obama added a stack of black bracelets and wore her hair in sporty ponytail, showing off a pair of chunky silver hoops.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The Timex Women’s Scout Watch — which is on sale for $38, or $7 off — is a mid-sized timepiece that has a sporty look and casual feel.
    Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Coaching football at Auburn can be a pretty sporty gig.
    al, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Neither of the sporty sedans offers a hybrid, and only the Stinger offers all-wheel drive, as an option.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2022

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