How to Use just the thing in a Sentence

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  • And for the daughter-in-law who’s always on the go, a stylish tote or a personalized water bottle tumbler could be just the thing.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Plenty of kitchen gadgets and small appliances are also included and are just the thing for any college students, newlyweds or anyone else in your life who could use a kitchen update or two.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The Jaunt $550 at roamluggage.com For someone who prefers a rolling bag: The Jaunt is just the thing.
    Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The Frisco Cat Tree & Condo is just the thing for large cats.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
  • And wouldn’t a Calder mobile be just the thing for the lobby?
    Tessa Watson, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 2023
  • This one is just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter's day.
    The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Jan. 2024
  • And a clean biker short is just the thing for that heavy-sweat spin class.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Turns out, Butcher has just the thing to rid the world of Homelander and The Seven.
    Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
  • Someone knows just the thing to say to send you reeling.
    USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
  • New to the brand, the Immortelle Shea Body Balm is just the thing to get you through a long and dry winter.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Chilling at home and working on DIY crafts could be just the thing to make his day.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Burt's Bees Oatmeal Shampoo is just the thing for dry skin.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Acts of thoughtfulness can be just the thing to turn a person's day around for the better.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2021
  • For the woman who is ready to surf and scuba this summer, this set from Myra Swim is just the thing.
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • This 11-piece set in all white is just the thing to add some sophistication to the kitchen.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
  • In any case, a pair of heated slippers might be just the thing to keep your puppies toasty-warm.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
  • When hunger strikes, a platter of seafood and a mai tai with views of the Indian River is just the thing.
    Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2023
  • But a new Kickstarter campaign may have just the thing for a quick but lasting cooldown.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 July 2024
  • After shaking up drinks, a nice, creamy hummus is just the thing to pair with them.
    M. Carrie Allan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
  • If six nuggets aren’t enough to satisfy your cravings then Wendy’s has just the thing for you.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding could have just the thing.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Bold easing would seem just the thing to jolt confidence.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • These versatile, sporty sets are just the thing for your next active trip.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
  • This Carhartt hat is just the thing dad will want to throw on before knocking out a project or repairing the car.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 3 Dec. 2022
  • For the strawberry lovers who are on the hunt for an easy-to-make dessert, this simple strawberry pie is just the thing.
    Fox News, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Elle Fanning’s bright suiting is just the thing to take you from flight to meeting or even a lunch al fresco.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
  • This salad is just the thing to eat on a warm summer evening as dusk turns to dark, fireflies twinkling in the distance.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
  • My hope is to show that supernatural isn't just the thing of myths and fables.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
  • The DiveBlast Inflatable Tray is just the thing to take your pool party to the next level.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
  • But for some customers, a temporary option could be just the thing.
    Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 8 July 2023

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