How to Use primer in a Sentence
primer
noun-
Spray the cages with bonding primer and paint; let dry.
— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2023 -
Sold a Story comes across as a great primer at the very least.
— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2022 -
Just note that the primer can, at times, make lashes feel a bit crunchy.
— Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 23 Jan. 2023 -
One coat of the primer creates a tacky surface for the gel to adhere to.
— Annie Blay, Allure, 19 Dec. 2022 -
Here’s a primer on the profession and how to break into the role.
— Anousha Sakouistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023 -
This has a primer, feels so lightweight, and isn't sticky for an SPF cream.
— Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023 -
In the ad, Coolidge squirts some of the primer into her hand and smooths it onto her face.
— Maddie Browning, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Feb. 2023 -
The flight of the bullet is the whole reason for the rifle, scope, primer, brass, and powder.
— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2023 -
Have a look at her full primer on how to blanch and freeze vegetables.
— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024 -
Here’s a primer about mosquitoes and how best to keep them at bay.
— Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 -
This will add moisture and help act as a primer to your styling products.
— Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023 -
As the name suggests, this spray-on primer also adds shine.
— Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023 -
Check out our pregame show as a primer and refresh the page for the latest from the Superdome.
— Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 31 Dec. 2022 -
In a nod to Wall Street and as a primer for the second half, here are Big 12 stocks rising and falling.
— Dallas News, 3 Feb. 2023 -
The starter kit pairs the device with gel primer and a dual-wand attachment.
— Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023 -
Still, my favorite use has to be as a makeup primer and setting spray.
— Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2023 -
Consider this your primer on all things olive oil for hair.
— Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 20 Feb. 2023 -
Save on the best primers for mature skin with these Sephora promo codes.
— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023 -
Each pack comes with 12 of the wedge sponges that are great for applying and blending primer and makeup.
— Jessica Leigh Mattern, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023 -
This primer-serum hybrid is the best-selling skin product from the entire brand.
— Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2023 -
Prime tile using a bonding primer, then coat floors with a flat-sheen base color.
— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2023 -
Here's a quick primer on the couple's growing, and adorable, family.
— Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023 -
Plus, there are still daily flights from the U.S. to Cuba — check out our primer at the bottom of this article.
— Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023 -
For example, in most cases an alkyd-resin primer should be used with an alkyd-resin top coat.
— Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023 -
The caveat: always use an eye primer for easy application and smudge-proof wear.
— Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2023 -
Both these products help by deeply hydrating the skin, along with smoothing fine lines and acting as a primer for the skin.
— ELLE, 10 July 2023 -
To apply an eyelash primer, start with clean, dry lashes.
— Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 28 Dec. 2023 -
But that was only a paraphrase of his own primer for audiences.
— Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 8 July 2023 -
Here's a primer on what the ProLon diet is, its benefits, potential risks, and more.
— Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024 -
Here’s a quick primer on what to know about Republic FC and why the club is interesting heading into the new season.
— Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024
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