How to Use supple in a Sentence
supple
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The ride is still supple, even in the most extreme Sport+ mode.
— Matt Farah, Car and Driver, 3 May 2022 -
Ahead, find your guide to the 18 best hand creams for soft, supple skin.
— Sam Peters, ELLE, 23 Dec. 2022 -
And the modal these are built from is as supple as fabric gets.
— Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 June 2022 -
Its bun was the best kind of mushy; the beef, supple; the giardiniera, just spicy enough for a kick.
— Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2022 -
Mike Love’s once-supple voice sounded flat and strained for much of the concert.
— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2021 -
Stutzmann has her own style, and even her own sound — brawny yet supple.
— David Allen, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2022 -
The Nighly Box is a chic and complete kit to keep your skin nourished and supple.
— Sophie Saint Thomas, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021 -
The needles should feel soft and supple, not brittle, says O’Connor.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 Nov. 2021 -
Beyond the seats, the doors are also upholstered in the supple leather.
— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2022 -
The acidity bathes the red fruit flavors and the tannins are firm, yet still supple.
— Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 -
The cocktail is at its best when the cognac is giving rich, supple, woody notes to balance the spicy rye.
— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2021 -
They are made from premium leather that is soft and supple.
— Chris Hachey, BGR, 25 May 2021 -
The thick, supple leather strap sits comfortably on the shoulder.
— Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 July 2023 -
Allow to cook for 2 hours, or until the shanks are supple but not falling apart.
— Danny Chau, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2022 -
Squished together to form a long skewer of chicken, the thigh was juicy and supple.
— Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2021 -
Those supple tortillas hug each of the cart’s half-dozen fillings like a cozy Slanket.
— oregonlive, 1 July 2021 -
The supple waves and new-car shines abate, replaced by the diminished poetry of the grind.
— Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Nov. 2021 -
Can’t wait a few washes for that trademark supple feel?
— Ashley Abramson, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021 -
The top layer of crunchy skin gave way to a layer of glistening fat perched atop supple pork meat.
— Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 27 July 2022 -
This is a big wine, with a sense of power—rich, with red and dark fruit edged with savory notes and a bold but supple structure that lingers in the mouth.
— Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 24 May 2021 -
With the help of this moisturizer, your skin will feel years younger, supple, and brightened.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 -
This Pinot from the famed Savoy Vineyard is lithe yet supple, marked by red and dark fruit aromas and a bright acidity.
— Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 May 2022 -
After the face is sufficiently dewy and supple, Dobrev moves on to the lips.
— Michella Oré, Allure, 12 Nov. 2021 -
Kim Jones’s supple Fendi First has also been clutched under the arm of many a chic attendee.
— Alice Cary, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021 -
Handy turned it over once, twice, admiring the supple calfskin, the glinting gold.
— Jenna Ross, Star Tribune, 15 June 2021 -
If so, this essence features a blend of beans, pears, and pomegranate to reveal smooth, supple skin.
— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 July 2022 -
The thinner skin on the back of my hands that tends to look crepey in the winter was supple and full, and the sunspots freckled across my fingers were noticeably lighter.
— Stephanie Perry, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2021 -
The pillow top is soft and supple, with a very luxurious feel.
— Zach Epstein, BGR, 24 Apr. 2022 -
And the fabrics are often supple and breathable, a far cry from the canvas-feeling garments of old.
— Will Taylor, Outside Online, 12 Aug. 2022 -
The key ingredient here again is retinol, which encourages cell turnover for firmer, more supple skin.
— Maddie Aberman, Women's Health, 27 June 2023
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