How to Use elastic in a Sentence

elastic

1 of 2 adjective

• But Take Note: The elastic strap at the top won't work on all strollers.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 20 Oct. 2023
• Fold one side over the other, so that the elastic edges are aligned.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024
• The elastic gore at the sides stretches to help you in the process and then secures your foot once in.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
• Be sure to loop the buckle through the elastic safety loop!
  — Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
• The bottoms have a wide, straight leg and a high-rise fit with an elastic waist.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
• These boots are easy to slip on and off with the elastic gore panels and heel tabs.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
• The standard head mount on the device is just a pair of soft elastic straps.
  — Mike Williams, wsj.com, 12 Dec. 2023
• Once the braid is complete, secure the end with a clear elastic hair tie.
  — Daria Smith, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
• The elastic stays in tip-top shape and the sock conforms tightly to your foot through dozens of washes.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
• An elastic cuff extends the protection and helps keep heat trapped in the glove.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2022
• Sia has made room in her elastic heart for married life.
  — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
• They are made of a soft polyester and spandex blend for all-day wear, and have a full elastic waistband.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
• The Bear that features a Chelsea form, an easy slip-on style, and twin elastic gores for an ideal fit.
  — Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
• Instead, the sleeves have elastic wristbands that help to trap the heat in the blanket and transfer the warmth from your body and the rest of the blanket to your arms.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2023
• The section that's held up by an elastic and wrapped with hair is truly held up.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
• Cut elastic and attach with safety pins so shell is flush against the child's back.
  — Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024
• The gorgeous dress has puff short sleeves and an elastic waist for a flattering fit.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
• The magnetic neck closure and the adjustable elastic belt help to keep the heating pad in place.
  — Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 29 June 2023
• The resulting dough was slightly sticky but quite elastic and easy to work with.
  — Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
• The head was made of black polystyrene, the wing folds were made of black elastic stocking, and the whole contraption was covered in felt.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2024
• The V-neck wrap dress features cute ruffle short sleeves, an elastic high waist with a tie belt, and a pleated hem.
  — Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
• Mix on medium until the dough is shiny and elastic, 6–8 minutes.
  — David and José Cáceres, Saveur, 1 Nov. 2023
• The leather Myra ballet flats have a blunt toe embellished with a bow and feature a Mary Jane–style elastic strap.
  — Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
• Knead dough until smooth and elastic, which should take about 3 minutes.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
• Other useful features are the elastic snow guards at the leg openings.
  — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
• The loose-fitting tank has wide straps and functional buttons on the front with pleating and an elastic back.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
• This, paired with Carlson’s elastic face and goofy voices, can lend the hour a carnival feel.
  — Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2023
• This brand's unique blend of fabric care will provide a smooth and elastic feel to your garments for added longevity.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
• This style has an adjustable elastic waist with a button fly closure that fits many body types.
  — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
• Meanwhile, elastic cuffs provide a no-fuss method for keeping sleeves in place.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023

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elastic

2 of 2 noun

• She wrapped an elastic around the cards.
• Then fold in the ends of the bandana so that the hair elastics are on the outer edges.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
• At one point Jamieson pulled the elastic out of his hair and let his bun fall.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Apr. 2021
• Then, attach the bump to the rest of the ponytail and secure with an elastic.
  — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 30 Apr. 2021
• To prevent the elastic from rubbing against your heel, the sandals have a leather strap on the back.
  — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2021
• The elastic is strong and the band is made from a soft material.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2023
• The elastic in his jaw has stretched so far that his tongue is hanging out of his mouth.
  — Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
• The ideal elastic for curly hair won't be the same for straight hair, and ditto for thick and thin hair.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 July 2022
• This is a premise that, as A.J. Liebling was wont to say, stretches the elastic of credulity.
  — New York Times, 19 Apr. 2021
• Try to avoid tight hair ties, like elastics, that week, which could put extra stress on the hair.
  — Loren Savini, Allure, 23 May 2018
• What to Consider: The elastic may stretch out over time.
  — Laura Holt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
• To remove it, use the elastics or untie the straps. Don’t remove the mask with the part that covers your face.
  — Nataly Keomoungkhoun, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2020
• Then create a three strand braid on each side and secure the ends with clear elastics.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
• Leave out a piece of hair underneath to wrap around the elastic when you're finished.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2023
• Scrunch or twist each section, then use an elastic to hold it in place.
  — Ann Wang, Seventeen, 17 June 2020
• Her touch was cool as her hand moved up under his shorts to where the elastic of his pants met his skin.
  — Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022
• Flip the tail ends up, tuck them in between your head and the clear elastics, and pull them out through the bottom to create the topsy tails.
  — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 12 Dec. 2017
• To do so, simply construct a braid in the middle of your head, and secure it with an elastic.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2022
• Gather up some elastics (hair bands work too), fabric, and a sewing kit.
  — Erin Parker, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2020
• Continue all the way down the ponytail and secure it with an elastic.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
• Tighten the elastic to secure it firmly against the bottom base of the ponytail.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 July 2021
• The barrette, which comes in four colors, can be placed just above your elastic to conceal it.
  — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
• The back panel is smooth and comfortable, made from a soft elastic with three rows of closure.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
• Some face masks use loose cloth ties instead of stretchy loops, and these ties can be a good solve if the elastic is bothersome.
  — Madison O'Connor, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2020
• Throwing your hair up in a tight elastic is already causing stress to your strands.
  — Tomoko Takeda Canel, Seventeen, 15 Oct. 2020
• Bring the ends underneath the base of the low ponytail, and secure them together with a clear elastic.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 July 2021
• The slingshot comes with one set of flat band elastics, but it is designed to use anything from tubes to rubber bands.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
• Your fabric ties or elastics should now stick out, like little legs.
  — Natalie Shutler, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
• Jazz up a ponytail or a half-up, half-down style with one of these soft elastics (the Cut staff is already obsessed).
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 17 Apr. 2018
• Since no two heads are alike, look for a packable sun hat with adjustable features in the band and brim, like toggles or elastics.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024