How to Use contour in a Sentence

contour

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• The map showed the contour of the coastline.
• He loved the sleek contours of the car.
• Rather, our job is to explore the contours of Latinidad, the good and the bad.
  — Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
• Choose from 12 sizes, two of which have a contour to go around the base of your toilet.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• But the way its creases and contours transform with age have — for some of us — changed.
  — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 21 Aug. 2023
• Enter Email Sign Up But as soon as the contours of a deal emerged came threats to tear it all down.
  — James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
• The pivoting head works well at hugging the contours of your legs and groin.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 24 July 2023
• These strips are shaped with an almost wavy design to fit the contours of your nose.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
• The contours of Ward’s life were formed by two hurricanes.
  — Imani Perry, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
• Dragon’s Back trail curves through the southeast side of the city, winding through the contours of the mountain’s ridges above the coastline.
  — Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
• Although the contours are clear, there are few firm outlines.
  — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
• The Klipsch logo marks the center of the front, while a ripple contour defines the sides and corners.
  — PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
• How can the infinite contours of any one life be contained in a book?
  — Chris Kraus, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
• With firm compression in every contour of the foot and a classic crew cut, these are the socks for them.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
• This is a highly durable shoe built with Gore-tex Surround, which lets the membrane adapt to the flexion and contours of the footwear.
  — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
• Or, use the custom mapping to make detailed charts of depth contours.
  — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
• The old woman in the chair used a small, brown glass bottle to trace the contours of the other woman’s body, inches above her dress.
  — Rachel Yoder, Harper's Magazine, 9 June 2023
• Her cheeks were sculpted with a contour, and her cheekbones gleamed with a shiny highlight.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 2 Oct. 2023
• The lace-up style allows for adjustments to fit the contours of your feet while the oversized toe box preserves room in the toe box.
  — Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
• The stick format features a shimmering blush at one end and a contour at the other.
  — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• The whole situation is a feast for the eyes of heavy contours, cut-creases, and glitter.
  — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 2 Jan. 2024
• For the bangs, your hairstylist should cut along the eyebrow and frame your face so that layers enhance the curves and contours of your face.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
• The model opted for a nude lipstick with lip liner, a smokey eye look, strong brows, and light contour.
  — Seventeen, 15 Apr. 2023
• This form-fitting number flatters the body’s contours, and is about as modest as a naked dress gets.
  — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2023
• Billowing sleeves and a maxi skirt are cinched with a sash belt, providing a bit of contour to the waistline.
  — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 June 2023
• After, through the smoke, the contours of what appears to be the first attacker move toward the gate before the 40-second clip ends.
  — Gul Tuysuz, CNN, 1 Oct. 2023
• The toilet brush was comfortable to hold, but because there was no contour to the handle, the grip felt a bit slippery.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
• In its broad contours, the race is starting resemble 2016.
  — Rick Klein, ABC News, 7 June 2023
• Yet as the poem reveals its contours, love reveals its, too.
  — Bhanu Kapil Anne Boyer, New York Times, 4 May 2023
• The Kinetic Fit insole contours to the shape of your foot, so there’s hardly any break-in time required with these boots.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023

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contour

2 of 2 verb

• Create a flick at the end of your eye and just contour your eye.
  — Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
• The special accent is contoured along the outsole of the shoe.
  — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2023
• Keep in Mind Though the seat is contoured for comfort, the back is very straight.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
• Nose wires are used to firmly contour the mask to the shape of the nose for a better fit.
  — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2020
• The gal can contour, even when the makeup client in question is…a piece of fruit.
  — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 13 Aug. 2019
• The strap clips are on the front of the bra for easy access, while the wireless foam cups contour to your body.
  — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
• Next up, a swirl of bronzer and an on-the-go girl’s guide to contouring.
  — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2019
• The seat is gently contoured for hours of comfort, but the back is very straight.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
• Yup, there isn't a one-size-fits-all method to contouring your face.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 June 2018
• Each railing was shaped and contoured to cleanly meet the pole.
  — Jeastman, oregonlive, 23 June 2023
• For a long time, we were left with warm, orangey colors to contour with.
  — ELLE, 23 June 2022
• The metal and plastic nose clip contours the mask to either side of the nose, and there are two headband-style straps.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Health, 30 June 2023
• The best way to achieve this on your own is to use purple eyeshadow to contour your cheekbones and neck.
  — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2018
• It's also got a close-fit that'll nicely contour your head.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 5 Jan. 2023
• Her favorite part, though, is the Facial Sculpting Wand, which helps sculpt and contour the face.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022
• Its fabric comfortably contours to the shape of your foot.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
• Take a sheer layer of white paint and use it to contour your face, focusing on your nose and upper lip.
  — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2018
• It’s made of durable high-density foam that will contour to your knees and won’t break down or compress over time.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
• The '90s vibes are definitely strong, what with the dark lip liner and shiny gloss and her matte contoured cheeks.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 June 2023
• Something that contours the body, hits at the waist, and has just enough room to be worn as a layering piece is probably the way to go.
  — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
• The eye is the main focus with a taupe beige shadow to contour, some kohl eyeliner and a metallic shimmer.
  — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
• The pillow is built to contour to the shape of the neck and spin, ensuring that your head remains in a natural position through the night.
  — Maren Estrada, BGR, 13 Aug. 2021
• Use the darker shade to contour your cheekbones and jawline, or mix the two shades together to find your perfect hue.
  — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022
• Mattresses that don’t contour to the body won’t offer pressure point relief and can cause the spine to be misaligned.
  — Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2021
• This increases circulation, which improves your glow and plumps the skin, and helps contour and lift the face.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 11 Nov. 2022
• The sandals' secret to their premium arch support lies in their lightweight EVA soles, which flex and contour to the unique shape of your feet.
  — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2022
• These beds contour to the shape of your dog's body, providing optimal head, neck, and back support.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
• Instead of going in with a lip color over top, Hailey uses the liner to contour her lips.
  — Seventeen, 23 Aug. 2022
• After a quick clean up of the lines with a Q-tip, Hudson throws a little mascara on before contouring her face and adding blush to her cheeks.
  — Kate Branch, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2018
• Both tools gently massage the skin to target puffiness and contour your face overall.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 5 May 2024