How to Use applicator in a Sentence

applicator

noun
  • Then, use the flat side of the applicator to glide the gloss from one corner of your mouth to the other.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The applicator must be touching your skin for the laser to work.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The applicator system is more like that of a lip gloss.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 Oct. 2020
  • To use, squeeze out a small amount from the tube and tap it in using the metal applicator — but do not rub it in.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The applicator is familiar: a fuzzy doe foot that scoops up just the right amount of gloss.
    Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, 9 July 2019
  • For a crisp line, use the doe-foot applicator to map a guide around your lips, says Fennel, and then fill in the center.
    Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2020
  • After the case is clipped, the gun-like applicator is pressed on to the root of the extensions and once removed–voilà!
    Kelsi Zimmerman, Marie Claire, 24 Apr. 2017
  • For high impact use straight from the tube with the applicator in layers.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Dec. 2022
  • To use, just spread along the under eye to the temple using the applicator and pat in excess.
    Jaylyn Pruitt, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • To apply it, just dab a small amount in the center of your lips with the applicator and then sweep it out to the edges, smacking your lips to set it.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
  • My one qualm with this product is the tiny applicator brush.
    Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The sponge applicator is incredibly easy (and fun) to use, and just a few dabs will go a long way.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The kit arrives with what looks like a jar of black shoe polish, a spongy applicator and a buffer.
    Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The unique applicator is similar to a large, flat doe foot, the perfect size to coat the entire lid in just one swipe.
    Bella Gerard, Health.com, 31 Jan. 2018
  • The kit comes with tanning foam, an applicator mitt, and a storage pouch.
    Louryn Stramp, Wired, 22 June 2021
  • The applicator has a nozzle that adjusts the stream to apply the cleaner.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Not to mention many have weird applicators that feel like Q-tips gone wrong.
    Sara Spruch-Feiner, Teen Vogue, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Plus, the applicator dragged across the skin for an uneven finish.
    Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The magnetic liner takes a long time to dry, and the applicator brush is a bit flimsy.
    Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • The instructions for this laundry stain remover were clear to read, and the applicator was easy to use.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • The instructions were simple to follow and the only tricky set up was putting the applicator plug back on the test tube.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 3 July 2020
  • The applicator can be a tad gloopy but otherwise glides right on and feels soft and not drying.
    Emmy Favilla, CNN Underscored, 22 Oct. 2020
  • Its doe-foot applicator has a chubby, rounded tip that comes out of the tube with a lovely squish.
    Jihan Forbes, Allure, 30 Jan. 2023
  • To re-apply, dip a sponge applicator into the cushion and dab on your face.
    Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Plus, the gel is dispensed through a no-touch applicator to avoid mess, and it's approved for use on children over two years old.
    Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The wand features a large doe-foot applicator that gives you a perfect highlight with one swipe.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Glue applicator: Spreading small amounts of glue for crafts or DIY projects.
    Time, 23 June 2023
  • Above all, my favorite update has to be the new applicator.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • One of the major pros of this spray is that the applicator produces a very fine mist, which makes the spray very easy to apply without fear of pooling.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The target dose applicator delivers the perfect amount of product, making all those nooks and crannies easy to camouflage.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024

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