How to Use sunscreen in a Sentence
sunscreen
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Need sunscreen for a day on the beach?
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
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The air smelled of salt and sunscreen.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Both types of sunscreens have pros and cons.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
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Make sure to slather on the sunscreen.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Which sunscreen sticks are best?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Red, blue, suits, ties, cast nets and sunscreen.
—Justin Tramble, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Let’s just say, sand and sunscreen don’t stand a chance.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
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There’s no food on site, so bring your own snacks and sunscreen.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
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Bring sunscreen as there’s not much shade, but don’t bring your dog.
—Maxwell Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2021
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This is where a great scalp sunscreen comes into play.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
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Wearing reef-safe sunscreen is the best way to do both.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Guests are asked to bring sunscreen, a hat and water.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
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Always be sure to wear sunscreen and take breaks from the sun.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
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The process of getting said sunscreen on kids is no easy feat.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 26 May 2021
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The air on the paved portion of the trail smelled of sunscreen.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
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Does that mean there's a type of sunscreen that works best on tattoos?
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 2 Nov. 2020
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Twist out more for heavy makeup days, or less for just sunscreen.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
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Twist out more for heavy makeup days, or less for just sunscreen.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Even on light skin, sunscreen often goes on thick, heavy and too white.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 May 2022
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All told, your sunscreen habits shouldn’t change with the seasons.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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Don’t forget to pack your sunscreen.
—Stephanie Burt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
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My face is smeared with sunscreen, enough to trap dirt and insects that land on my face.
—Sheon Han February 9, Longreads, 9 Feb. 2023
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Santa Clara runs hot and dry, so bring sunscreen.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
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Now Load up on the sunscreen and snacks for your leisurely float.
—Jennifer Miko, Chron, 17 May 2021
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But which sunscreen should be a part of your ritual?
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 22 June 2026
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Please bring water and sunscreen.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
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Sweat, hair care products, and scalp sunscreens can all cause grime and buildup (no thanks).
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 28 June 2024
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Regardless of the time of year, sunscreen is a must.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
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Because of this, packing a good sunscreen is a must.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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There was a time when a day at the beach involved a towel and some sunscreen.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
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