How to Use store-bought in a Sentence

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• All three work just fine, though homemade or store-bought will give you the best texture and flavor.
  — J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
• Olive oil, white wine vinegar, and pesto (either store-bought or homemade!) add a zesty punch to a bowl of grains.
  — Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
• The crust is made with lard — that’s just one small part of the controversy — but the royal chefs advise that store-bought is fine.
  — Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 May 2023
• This may sound odd, but older (AKA store-bought) eggs are easier to peel.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
• Plus, the taste and quality is always better than store-bought.
  — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
• Homemade paneer is much softer than store-bought, and is thus more prone to falling apart.
  — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023
• This salty-savory-sweet combo proves that homemade candy can be just as tasty as store-bought.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
• Or go store-bought with costumes that include inflatable shoulder pads and a shrunken head prop that straps on top of your head.
  — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
• But don't go store-bought without trying our homemade version first.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 June 2024
• Pumpkin seeds last different amounts of time depending on whether they’re store-bought or fresh from a pumpkin.
  — Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
• Homemade or store-bought; spicy or not; banana or cherry; Greek or Spanish or Italian.
  — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2023
• Refrigerated piecrusts: Grab store-bought, or make your own.
  — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
• Many can taste the difference: Homemade often seems richer, creamier and tastier than store-bought.
  — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024
• This three-ingredient appetizer recipe sits on the quick-and-easy corner of store-bought and slightly homemade.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
• O’Hara leans toward buying the largest capacity possible, but also notes that homemade ice cream doesn’t have as long a shelf life as store-bought.
  — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023
• Bone broth—whether homemade or store-bought—is also rich in amino acids and minerals, such as sulfur, magnesium, and calcium.
  — Alessandra Signorelli, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2023
• How to Make Broth Sure, store-bought might be easiest, but homemade broth is definitely the most delicious option.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
• Add a touch of yesteryear to your Easter celebration with these old-school decorations, from store-bought to hand-crafted.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024
• Dressing: Swap the dressing with a balsamic, lemon, or honey vinaigrette, poppy seed dressing, or maple-Dijon dressing, whether homemade or store-bought.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
• Cups of lemonade, homemade or store-bought, sold from a temporary stand are labeled as to-go food sales, according to the state tax department’s dining and beverage industry rules.
  — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
• The people skewed middle-aged and heavyset, sporting an infinite array of merch, predominantly store-bought and Sphere-specific, as opposed to the D.I.Y. parking-lot goods of yore.
  — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
• For store-bought, Natural Pantry in Anchorage often carries Dufour all-butter pastry in the freezer section.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
• However, homemade buttermilk is the original, old-school by-product left from making butter, which is considerably different from store-bought, and might not be as successful in baked goods.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• All commonwealth respondents reported having dessert on the holiday with nearly 70% preferring homemade to store-bought.
  — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 17 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Jan 2025