How to Use well-built in a Sentence

well-built

adjective
  • In the hand, all three feel well-built and sturdier than before.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Overall, testers found that the pieces in this cookware set felt well-built.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • The table is also sturdy and well-built, and the wind guard blocks the flames from large gusts.
    Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The structure felt very steady and well-built throughout our tests, and the design is simple and stylish.
    Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • This is a very nice price for a compact and well-built Lenovo convertible.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 May 2024
  • Even sites that are well-built can have slow loading times if their images are too big or poorly optimized.
    Malana Vantyler, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Beyond the stylish look, travelers love how durable and well-built these suitcases are.
    Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
  • All told, a very solid, spacious and well-built gaming chair that looks good and is very comfortable.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • As well-built as the controller is, though, this all feels a bit like table stakes in the modern controller market.
    ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Made of solid pine wood, these bunk beds are well-built and have an attractive natural wood finish.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Despite that thinner profile and lighter weight, the new Air is no less solid or well-built than before.
    Brandon Widder, The Verge, 3 May 2023
  • Though inflation was a bit noisy and the twin size was too short for a tall adult, the air mattress is well-built and highly versatile.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
  • That said, everything else about the Platform Camper felt well-built and of high quality.
    Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 May 2023
  • The keyboard and touchpad are both good-sized and well-built, and port selection is solid but not exceptional.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ranking high in our quality and temperature/airflow tests, this goose-down pillow is large, fluffy, and well-built.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Lalo the Chair is sturdy and well-built, ensuring your baby’s safety during meals.
    Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
  • The customization in Soundcore’s app alone is nearly worth the entry fee, and the buds themselves are well-built and comfy.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • And given how important Stone was when Williams was injured last season, finding a third safety is a must. While undersized at 5-10 and 209 pounds, Mustapha is well-built, reportedly adding 25 pounds of muscle during his time in college.
    C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
  • The piece, after all, takes a page from the slithering, scaly serpent — being chunky, well-built, highly textural, and fluid.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Construction Due to the nature of its work, a machete needs to be well-built with quality materials.
    Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The case is very sturdy and well-built, and the instruction manual is thorough and nicely illustrated.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 23 Aug. 2023
  • All of the accessories feel well-built and feature inoffensive, bordering on bland, designs.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Reviewers say the headphones are comfortable and well-built, with a comfortable fit suitable for long gaming sessions.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The quick-dry fabric feels eternally lightweight and soft, and the scalloped leg plus the athletic fit and four-way stretch make these bathing suits well-built for both the land and water.
    Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 13 June 2023
  • Apple products are well-built and durable, so there are surely plenty of these devices, especially the long-lasting iPads, still in use.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • This paddle board was exceptionally easy to paddle around and felt well-built with high-quality materials and stitching.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Jay Toia had arguably his best day in a Cowboys uniform on Saturday night in Arizona, but the room is well-built in front of him.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Though perhaps more casual in appearance, these heels are well-built and sturdy on various terrain, including sand — a good option for a beach wedding.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
  • These motorcycles were so well-built that they were even employed in both World Wars, mainly as dispatch bikes and sidecar tugs for the British armed forces.
    New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Though well-built, Egbuka's athleticism was more functional and fluid than fantastic.
    Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

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