How to Use winged in a Sentence

winged

adjective
  • Enough of the winged mammals emerge each evening to cloud the evening sky.
    David Ferry, SFChronicle.com, 20 Aug. 2019
  • With the right anatomy, even a 1,200-pound winged horse could fly.
    Michael B. Habib, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2021
  • This is a chair with a high back, wooden legs, and winged sides.
    Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, 12 Oct. 2018
  • The two-winged AT&T building towers 617 feet above the ground.
    Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2017
  • Simply put the ring on your finger and wait for your winged friends to flock to you.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2023
  • On a winged coaster, the seats extend out from both sides of the track like wings.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Our winged shadow raced fathoms below on the floor of the dry lake.
    Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The Stanley logo, a winged bear with a crown, appears on the front and bottom of the mug.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the drones appear as orbs of light, while others have the shape of winged aircraft.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The name refers to the wolpertinger, a winged and horned hare in German folklore that resides in the forests of Bavaria.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2020
  • The winged creature is one of many brand motifs that keeps on giving at the house.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
  • One features a green-winged bird with a flower in its mouth.
    Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 10 July 2019
  • The reality host donned a gold dress and wig to bring the winged angel to life.
    Patrick Shanley, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Butterfly World is a special palace of winged wonders, the largest in the world.
    Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, 1 July 2019
  • The back of my skull, my winged shoulder blades, pelvis and heels settled into the wood like points on a map.
    Abigail Rasminsky, Longreads, 8 Jan. 2018
  • The thick, winged liner reinforces the look's rock star vibe.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The earphones fit securely in your ears thanks to winged tips.
    Cnet.com, The Seattle Times, 23 Oct. 2018
  • The cover is made from genuine Bentley leather, and the winged badge on the front is the same piece used on Bentley's cars.
    Daniel Golson, Car and Driver, 17 May 2019
  • The core element of the look was a winged eye, which combined with the clothes added to the overall eclecticism.
    Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2022
  • All the clubs share the same clean look and are adorned with Bentley’s winged logo and flashes of Racing Green.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
  • And with the influx of winged creatures, its attempts to chimb up a pole to get a snack has lessened.
    Jerry Shnay, Daily Southtown, 11 June 2018
  • There are three species of vampire bat: common, white-winged and hairy-legged.
    Washington Post, 3 July 2021
  • The deity was recognized by its winged hood and the money pouch in its hand.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Or take the 2-mile birding loop for a shorter hike filled with winged creatures.
    Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The world’s first winged commercial space plane is one step closer to launch.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
  • His ire is drawn by a group of swift, winged perpetrators who have made their homes in the trees high above his.
    Ryan Maxin, USA TODAY, 17 July 2023
  • The winged insects live along streams fed by melting glaciers and snowfields.
    Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Their long crimson gowns and winged white headdresses made the point.
    The Economist, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Kravitz wore her brunette tresses in a sleek updo with loose tendrils, while her makeup consisted of beige eye shadow, winged eyeliner and a nude lip.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Along the causeway that borders both a freshwater pond and a tidal marsh and on the park’s branching nature trails, guests can spot more than 300 winged species—and perhaps glimpse alligators or sea turtles too.
    Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025

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