How to Use acrylic in a Sentence

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• Seal the edges with acrylic caulk ($3, The Home Depot).
  — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2021
• Then nail the sides to the seed diverter and one of the acrylic support rails.
  — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2021
• This tool's RPMs are a little too slow for acrylic nails.
  — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022
• When dry, remove the dish from the mold and seal with acrylic tile sealer or paste wax.
  — Mark Melonas, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2020
• Once complete, paint un-etched part of the pumpkin with brown acrylic paint.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022
• Use white acrylic paint mixed with water to whitewash the wood, then set it aside to dry.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2021
• Hundreds of bottles of acrylic paint are stored inside and on top of a white desk and in the rolling cart.
  — Jennifer Sawhney, Journal Sentinel, 28 July 2022
• Using acrylic paint, bollards and tires, the group blurs the line between open and closed space.
  — Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2020
• Made of acrylic paint, jewelry found at swap meets and inkjet prints, the work is 8 feet tall.
  — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2022
• Overnight, the water in the acrylic paint separated and froze.
  — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
• Called Musou Black, this paint is said to be the darkest water based acrylic paint in the world.
  — Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 6 July 2022
• Outline the letters with gold paint pens and fill in the outline with a paint pen or gold acrylic paint.
  — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
• An acrylic tray table makes a handy nightstand that's light enough to move.
  — Lindsay Berger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2021
• The lid is 2 x 2 cedar, grooved to accept a clear acrylic plastic panel.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
• This sleek, acrylic piece attaches to the original Bike, but not the Bike+.
  — Hannah Cole, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2021
• Long lengths of acrylic hair were used in tandem with Wright’s handmade wigs.
  — Craigh Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2021
• The heated three-car garage has a hot water tap and an acrylic floor inside.
  — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2022
• The fabric is an acrylic-nylon blend that’s sure to keep you warm, and the piece even has a slight mock neck with a curled edge for flair.
  — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2020
• Paint the tips of 40 pine cones in fall colors such as orange, yellow, and beige with acrylic paint.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
• Aguirre and Carmona finished the acrylic paint mural last week.
  — Alexandra Mendozawriter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2022
• In this step by step paint class, create a painting of daisies in a field using acrylic paints.
  — courant.com, 19 Mar. 2021
• An Overstock bestseller, this acrylic rug comes in three sizes and is best paired with a non-skid rug pad.
  — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 18 Feb. 2021
• For the river rocks, Weir gave each of the children three colors of acrylic paint -- one color for the rock and two for the design of their choice.
  — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 31 May 2021
• One guest brought acrylic tumblers with our names painted on them, which kept the dishes down.
  — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021
• Instead, a detached slather of acrylic paint hangs directly on the wall.
  — Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022
• Unlike acrylic nail extensions, Gel-X isn't made to be filled in.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 19 Dec. 2022
• This two-toned acrylic catch-all box from Jonathan Adler packs a lot of elegance into a small space.
  — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 7 Oct. 2022
• Some dislike the scent Craving some acrylic-level length?
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022
• Draw a quilt block (here, Twin Star–style) on the wood with pencil, using a ruler or painter’s tape for straight lines, then paint with acrylic paint.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 22 Feb. 2023
• Use acrylic craft paint and narrow artist’s brush to paint the snowman image onto each disk.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2020

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• Made from a cotton-acrylic blend, the crew neck sweater is soft and cozy.
  — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 8 Oct. 2022
• The hat is made of acrylic with a fun pom-pom on top for good measure.
  — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2022
• The carafes are dishwasher safe and come with acrylic lids.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
• Made of a wool/acrylic blend this toque feels soft against the skin and wicks moisture to keep them warm and dry.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2022
• Using the best acrylic nail kits for a long-lasting style.
  — Sam Peters, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
• Plus, the fabric is made of a blend of alpaca, wool, and acrylic that's both soft and lightweight.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023
• And the great thing is, all of these trends can be done on acrylic, gel, or natural nails.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 10 Nov. 2022
• Our guide points to her own work on one wall, scenes in blue and yellow acrylic, the colors of Ukraine.
  — Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
• The hat and matching glove set is made from knit acrylic and designed to fit over the ears to keep them warm and cozy.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
• The stencil can be filled with ozone-friendly spray paint or acrylic paint.
  — Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
• Splashes of glittery pink and orange swirl across the acrylic floor.
  — Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
• This pair comes in tons of cozy patterns and is lined with fluffy acrylic for warmth and comfort.
  — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 28 Oct. 2022
• Her earrings are made from wood, acrylic, faux leather and real leather.
  — Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2022
• Among his works is the 30-foot acrylic prism in the Federal Courthouse downtown.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
• Plus, the cold weather is no match for the acrylic, wool, and polyamide materials.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2023
• Attach it to the center of a 16-inch round clear piece of acrylic with double-sided tape.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• This 7-inch ceramic marker comes ready to rock with acrylic paints and a brush.
  — Kate McGregor, housebeautiful.com, 26 Apr. 2023
• The artist has worked in a variety of mediums — pencil, graphite, and acrylic and oil paints, among them.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 1 Feb. 2023
• These pictures were made in 1969, around the same time as a series of black-and-gray acrylic paintings on canvas.
  — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024
• The sweaters - soft, white acrylic wool with little owls across the front - were expertly knitted.
  — Caitlin Huson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023
• Ditch the boring all-white wall vibes with these orange acrylic floating shelves that will give the space a big pop of color.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
• Practice your skills with a user-friendly kit that doesn’t break the bank and is strong enough to remove acrylic or gel.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 31 Dec. 2022
• To make: Stir acrylic crafts paint into a 1:1 mixture of epoxy resin and polyamine hardener.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
• For two days, a woman with short blond hair, long acrylic nails and untied shoelaces flitted around the courtroom.
  — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
• Pleshek uses a homemade spray of a cup each of water and white vinegar and a teaspoon of dish soap to clean acrylic.
  — Jerica Pender, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
• The crochet cover-up is made from 100 percent acrylic fabric and has a mini dress length that hits above the knees.
  — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 15 June 2023
• The nylon and acrylic blend pants have a flowy silhouette that moves with you, and the pull-on style makes getting into them so easy.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
• So far, the workshops have covered weaving and acrylic painting.
  — Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 21 Apr. 2023
• Oil, acrylic medium, aqua resin, epoxy resin, and sawdust on linen over panel.
  — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
• Use a craft pumpkin and acrylic paint for staying power or a real one from the pumpkin patch.
  — Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024