How to Use texture in a Sentence

texture

1 of 2 noun
  • I liked the raw, gritty texture of the film.
  • The custard should be smooth and creamy in texture.
  • The movies are similar in texture.
  • The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture.
  • This one is more of a key lime texture.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • The fruit has a spongy texture.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Pair it with warm woods and linen textures.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Then came the texture whiplash.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t shy away from unique textures, as seen here.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The silky texture feels like a warm hug at the end of the meal, too.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Our testers even reached for it on air-dry days to add texture and shine.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • And the fabric texture is soft to the touch.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Not all fruits hold the airy texture equally.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, the balm-like texture is dewy and non-drying.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
  • This kind of velvety textures go great with warm sweaters.
    Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Grass has a rougher texture that gives the ball a lower bounce.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 19 May 2026
  • Objects come in all shapes and textures.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The figs are flavor-rich and have a soft, chewy texture.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • The texture is nice—a smooth, teeth-scraping paste.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Play around with textures and shapes to make this look truly your own.
    Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The product has a nice texture and doesn't make skin feel sticky or greasy.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The texture is soft, more like a dense cake or a soft, chewy cookie.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Tasters declared the texture crumbly not creamy.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • The funk of the cool fish sauce cuts through the varying textures of the dumplings.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Think bold colors, mud cloth, wax prints, textures.
    Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • It's packed with niacinamide, which plumps the skin and smooths out texture.
    Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The masa harina adds a nice texture to the broth as well.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The city used to run on texture as much as spectacle.
    Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
  • If the mango looks moldy, smells off, or has a slimy texture once cut, throw it out.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Some of the denim lost its texture and weight after the wash.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026

texture

2 of 2 verb
  • The cup is shaped (and textured) like an Ohtani jersey.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • A bit of texturing at the ends gives this straight lob a more relaxed, cool vibe.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • The palate is fresh, lean and textured with tingly acidity.
    Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Both types of bristles are densely packed to grasp and give coarse hair textures a sleek look.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The fabric feels cool and textured on the outside but smooth on the inside.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The fabric feels cool and textured on the outside but smooth on the inside.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • About three-quarters of her dark brunette hair was textured while the hair closest to her roots was straighter.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Supple and richly textured on the palate, the wine is both complex and juicy.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Maybe some shiny new app will bring meaning and texture back to microblogging.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 13 July 2023
  • Finish off with some texturing paste for some piecey layers.
    Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This pony was often made spiky and textured with a crimping iron and a whole lot of backcombing.
    Myranda Mondry, Allure, 26 June 2023
  • The tray is lightly textured to add intrigue to your bathroom counters.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Their leaves can be smooth or textured in green, red, purple, or grey solid leaf colors or patterns.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Our bags come next spring will be slouchy, adorned and textured or refined in geometric top-handle shapes.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Make some chip dust Crushed potato chips are a shortcut to texture, richness, and salt.
    Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The potato peel was crispy and textured, the inside meltingly creamy.
    Mackenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 June 2024
  • It's textured with sweet and tender onions that have a pleasant acidic bite from balsamic vinegar.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The fabric is textured on the outside but the interior feels smooth.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • The aluminum roller is textured and provides tactile movement.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The fabric is textured to the touch but looks smooth and crisp, giving you a polished look with minimal effort.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The stainless steel blades are designed to pulverize through stems, skins, and seeds to give you a smooth, even texture every time.
    Sam Lauron, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Shorter interior layers create lift and texture through the crown, while keeps the shape sharp.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
  • These shoes are designed to blend performance with style, thanks to the technical mesh tongue and textured upper.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Wash with volumizing products and finish your style with texturing spray for some lift.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Almond butter is a creamy spread made by grinding whole raw or roasted almonds into a smooth or slightly textured paste.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • One side of the pad is textured, for exfoliating, and the other side is smooth for pore-tightening.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The surface is finely textured to help release food more efficiently.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Graphite leather is found behind the pillows but atop the nightstands and bar, too, and throw pillows and upholstery are richly textured.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Another shows what appears to be a black elastomer glove, with a variety of ribbed texturing on each finger.
    Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The away design goes dark, with the deep navy and black kit inspired by the poison dart frog and featuring shading and texturing akin to the frog’s skin.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026

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