How to Use silicone in a Sentence

silicone

noun

• The silicone bottom of the mold means no wrestling to free your frozen sphere.
  — Sean Evans, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2023
• Who would have guessed that a two-pack of 21-inch pieces of silicone would save the day?
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and stir with a silicone spatula.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
• Use a silicone spatula to gently pry the edges and loosen the omelet from the pan.
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
• They’re made of skin-safe silicone and can be washed for easy clean up.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
• The rack is made of sturdy stainless steel with silicone grips to hold it in place on the edges of your sink.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2023
• The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.
  — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
• The silicone is easy to clean and captures all the grease that usually drips to the bottom.
  — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
• Not that there’s much cleaning to do, thanks to that slick silicone.
  — H Conley, Bon Appétit, 23 Mar. 2023
• The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
• There are also silicone grips on three fingers and a portion of the palm for added grip.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
• The most expensive dolls are made of full body silicone, and those can cost up to $6,000 and even beyond that.
  — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
• Use a silicone spatula to spread and press the rice into an even layer along the bottom of the pan.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
• In a pinch, a high-sided plate with a silicone lid can work, with the caveat that this method will not seal in the fish and its smells without a tight seal.
  — Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
• The bangles are designed with comfort in mind, made of steel that's wrapped in soft silicone.
  — Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2023
• Using a wide silicone spatula or a wire whisk (more on that later), start at the top of the bowl, at twelve o’clock.
  — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2023
• It’s made from food-grade silicone, has a leak-proof lid, and can be tossed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
  — Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 11 Jan. 2024
• Then paint the white onto the silicone tool and press nails into it at a 45-degree angle.
  — Women's Health, 9 May 2023
• The silicone handle is comfortable and easy to grip even when wet.
  — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
• In scleral buckling, a silicone band or sponge is placed around the eye to push the wall of the eye against the detached retina and help hold it in place.
  — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Look for tags that have strong straps made of leather, braided canvas, or silicone.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
• Kids can stretch it, bounce it, pop it, tear it, or sculpt it—and the non-toxic silicone putty will never dry out.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 15 Nov. 2023
• Users say the soft silicone feels like skin, which amps the illusion of being eaten out.
  — Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
• Use a clear caulk that’s labeled as paintable, such as Dap’s alex plus clear acrylic caulk with silicone ($4.28 a tube at Home Depot).
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
• It’s made with side notches and non-skid silicone feet that allow the board to span across a sink without sliding.
  — Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
• Cons Since the silicone is a little thick, the bra isn’t seamless under tight garments.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
• There are two buttons on the soft silicone toy: One that controls the little tapping head, and one that makes the whole thing vibrate.
  — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2023
• Add to the still-warm vegetables and fold well with a silicone spatula.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
• The 255 silicone grooming tips mimic the touch of the hand to provide a soothing massage, which my cat JC enjoys.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
• The silicone material is highly durable, easy to clean, and lasts for years.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024