How to Use primp in a Sentence

primp

verb

• The girls spent hours primping in front of the mirror.
• He primped his hair while waiting for his date.
• Our four main actors — Jack, Rock, Camille, and Claire — prepare for their screen tests, with the girls primping while the guys work out in short shorts.
  — Jean Bentley, refinery29.com, 4 May 2020
• Sometimes, all a tired design needs is a little primping to give it a fresh new look.
  — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
• Hang primps the nails of major celebs like Kate Hudson and Kaley Cuoco.
  — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 17 May 2019
• Scroll through to catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrities primping and more backstage snapshots from the 2019 awards show.
  — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Feb. 2019
• If spending time primping your hair brings you joy, don’t worry, there are still hairstyles for you.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
• Peace and primping Moms tend to be busy people who put their needs and wants after everyone else’s.
  — Jamie Bosse, kansascity, 3 May 2017
• Maybe his competitors notice Daly’s primping and preening and sigh, if with a smile.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2018
• After being properly primed and primped, Ethan waits while Britt gets her hair and makeup done in the salon on wheels.
  — David Perloff, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017
• In preparation for the show, models are primped and primed to perfection, so come show day, not a trace of body hair, cellulite, or stretch marks are in sight.
  — Shammara Lawrence, Teen Vogue, 14 Nov. 2018
• Meanwhile, close proximity to Central Park gives stars a room with a view as they get primped and pampered.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 2 May 2023
• As soon as the Bucks won Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the series, Milwaukee began to primp and prepare to throw a party for itself on Tuesday night.
  — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2021
• For teens who make primping a priority, this pick from Murphy is the ideal gift.
  — Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
• The bridal party can primp and prep in the dreamy Bride's Room, while the overall layout is perfect for relaxed entertaining all night long.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024
• Every morning I get dressed, primp-out my hair and makeup, then walk my dog (little Eloise the pug!) before hitting the office.
  — Leah Wyar, Cosmopolitan, 7 July 2010
• Peace and primpingMoms tend to be busy people who put their needs and wants after everyone else’s.
  — Jamie Bosse, kansascity.com, 3 May 2017
• The clip features glimpses of Palmer primping and drinking champagne in her hotel room before leaving with a group of female friends for a big night out.
  — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2023
• But the real treat at the Westminster Dog Show happens behind the scenes, where the dogs get primped and polished before making their big entrances.
  — Kim Bubello, Time, 13 Feb. 2018
• Like sellers getting ready to list their home and sprucing it up with fresh paint and new throw pillows, Subway seems to be primping in the hopes of finding a buyer.
  — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
• The perfectly primped and poised black poodle took home the title at the 144th edition of the contest, despite the crowd's support for a golden retriever named Daniel.
  — CBS News, 12 Feb. 2020
• The video doesn't shy away from depicting a variety of people who go through hardships, ranging from the disabled to drag queens primping.
  — Tamar Herman, Billboard, 6 June 2017
• Plain or primped up with poutine fixings, these fries are highly addictive.
  — Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2020
• But what about the good stuff that comes after — the decorating, designing, painting, and primping?
  — Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 1 Sep. 2016
• Here’s what stylist and colorist so often don’t tell you: It’s near impossible to copy the celebrity hairstyle de jour because celebrities have the best-of-the-best on call to primp and perfect each strand.
  — Alexandra Engler, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2018
• The charming vanity in her closet was found at an estate sale by the folks at Rustic Ranch in Valley View and was primped, painted and reupholstered just for her.
  — By Gaile Robinson photos By Ross Hailey, star-telegram, 4 Oct. 2017
• Groomers competed live to primp out their poodles into fantastical works of art.
  — Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2022
• There is nearly no reason to leave this corner of paradise with its attached bathroom that includes a Kohler soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks and a vanity to primp for the day.
  — Brianna Griff, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
• Several unisex bathroom stalls surround a central basin with vanities and sinks for handwashing and primping — as seen in brasseries in France.
  — Jillian Mueller, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• One of the more helpful documents Emerson found was Sparks’ first book, a 1967 self-help volume called Key to Happiness that offered advice on things like how to properly pluck one’s eyebrows or primp for a date.
  — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2022

Last Updated: 1 Dec 2024