How to Use allover in a Sentence

allover

1 of 4 adjective
  • Plus, both pieces have allover tonal logo detailing.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The set was designed with a black sheer fabric and allover shimmering sequins.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
  • The most elegant, allover acne treatment out there.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • To achieve an allover pattern like this, de Gournay begins with a detailed drawing.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 4 June 2021
  • Atop her sleeveless tennis kit, Osaka wore a long-sleeve zip-up jacket with allover red sparkles.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The dress was a fluid, floor-sweeping maxidress from Gucci that featured an allover leopard pattern in brown and black.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Jane Fonda Fonda kept her attire cool and classic with a pair of black trousers and an allover sequin jacket.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Appearing in Paris on Tuesday, Harry stepped on stage in a gray suit with allover glitter.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 15 Mar. 2018
  • The actress’ strapless dress featured a midi hemline with allover shimmering fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • There’s also the Mignon bag, which is made to order and comes decked in an allover print of a 2024 illustration.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This iteration of the style features in black, blue and white for $701 with allover pavé crystal embellishment.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • On luggage, the Trefoil was joined by the Gucci logo spelled backwards, while the horsebit crossbody and tote were decked out in an allover trefoil print.
    — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 10 May 2022
  • His paintings often capture a particular gray, allover light, in which the sun struggles (and fails) to make it through the clouds and the horizon is lost in a confusion of haze.
    — Washington Post, 16 July 2021
  • In 2017, the best swim trunks run the gamut from bold Baywatch-level shorts to those with allover patterns as bold as a Hawaiian shirt.
    — Liza Corsillo, GQ, 25 July 2017
  • Along with the statement necklace, Queen Camilla wore a royal blue lace midi dress with allover floral embroidery throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • Margot Robbie‘s see-through dress with allover floral beadwork gave sheer dressing a wholly couture spin by the late Giorgio Armani.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Audra McDonald McDonald shimmered in a long-sleeve midi dress with allover jewel and sequin detailing.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to designs by Givenchy, Jean-Louis Scherrer and more, sheer dressing came in all forms — from allover translucent fabric, to sheer cape additions and varying degrees of see-through fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The sleeveless dress featured a plunging neckline and streamlined silhouette, with allover shimmering elements incorporated throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Styled by Tara Swennen, Stewart’s lacy midi dress was designed with allover botanical inspiration, drenched in a shade of burgundy akin to the autumn season and trending seasonal color.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Like the original, the TheraFace Mask Glo features a cordless design so that users can multitask and a vibration scalp massage — the original mask features an allover head massage.
    — Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The 11 pictures at Hemphill Artworks, unexhibited for many years, shift from allover compositions to ones in which the watery colors are stacked horizontally, although still lushly blended.
    — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Crafted from rigid denim with an allover floral garden print, the jacket ($150) features a faux leather collar, long sleeves and a full-zip front closure, while the matching jeans ($80) include a classic five-pocket design and an embroidered Met logo on the left leg.
    — Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025

allover

2 of 4 noun
  • Next time just haul your junk over to Haulover for your allover.
    — Barbara Hijek, Sun-Sentinel.com, 11 July 2017
  • The piece is an awesome pink peasant top with allover embroidery.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 8 Mar. 2018
  • An allover pattern utilizes the full surface area available on short nails.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
  • This bra has wide straps, side-smoothing panels, and an allover stretchy fit — sans wires poking you in the ribcage.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • White chenille fabric stripes run along this cotton comforter, which comes in a crisp allover white or soft grey.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Good Housekeeping, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The piece was cast in a midnight blue shade and embellished with allover sparkling elements.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The allover tone in a glossy application gave the space more dimension.
    — Joanna Saltz, House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023
  • One side has the grippy fibers of a classic microfiber pad—just right for wiping up dust and allover cleaning.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2022
  • His allover oils are vibrant and freewheeling, yet carefully worked.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2020
  • The fragrances are intended for allover use and are designed with active, on-the-go consumers in mind.
    — Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The pants also featured allover capri matador embroidery, calf-length.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Thick-and-thin or other novelty yarns, used allover or for fringe details, bring even more character.
    — Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • For an allover lip color look, use your finger after lining to lightly drag the color onto your lips.
    — Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Others have mixed a few drops of the highlighter directly into their foundation for an allover glow.
    — Lauren Dana, Glamour, 26 May 2022
  • This type of allover hair shedding is also common in women in the postpartum and peri- and postmenopausal stages.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2021
  • In these images, elegant figures dressed in head-to-toe onesies and allover masks wear flowing wigs of flowers.
    — Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2022
  • But these blocks of allover crayon-box tints are on video, not canvas, and literally oscillate around their edges.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 12 July 2019
  • The shimmering blue dress was designed with allover sequins and featured a plunging neckline.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The star of Spencer wore a custom pink gown with allover embroidery by Dolce & Gabbana.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
  • An allover crystal embellishment added a dense, uniform sparkle across the surface, while a high slit on one side opened the skirt to the mid-thigh.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The look is a vintage Fendi look with an allover logo design that’s re-emerged as one of the biggest trends of the season.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 22 June 2018
  • The dress itself featured a scoop neckline and allover green and white geometric print, with delicate straps and a semisheer flow.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The sleeveless look featured a plunging neckline with allover glittering fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The body-con dress featured a long sleeve, midi hem design, with allover semi-sheer lace fabric infused with a subtle bouquet of florals.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Sadie Sink’s allover wash of strawberry blonde color brings rosiness to her complexion and brings attention to her icy blue eyes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • As a finishing touch, the bathroom features allover orange—in lighting, walls, and decor—as an ode to the owners’ favorite color.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
  • But for those of us who are more gifted in the art of fingerpainting, a bold, allover wash of a singular color across eyelids can be just as stirring.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The actress wore a strapless metallic silver dress with allover crystal embellishments.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • To balance out the considerable natural light that pours in through the home’s large windows, Kelsey opted for an allover inky blue.
    — Nathalie Kirby, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2021
  • If your sunburn is less of an allover situation and more of a spot-treatment job, dab concealer onto only the reddest parts of your face.
    — Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 26 May 2021

all over

3 of 4 adverb
  • I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe.
  • There are cops all over the place.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
  • There were birds all over the place.
    — Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
  • His work had his essence all over it.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • He was scratched up all over the place.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • There was blood splashed all over his pants.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Shoes and bags end up all over the floor.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The refugees came from all over Africa.
    — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The data are all over the place too.
    — Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The show also shoots all over the world.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Colleges should be all over him.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Here are some of the works that will soon be seen all over the metro.
    — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The rookies to watch are … all over the place.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • And then racked up the credit cards all over again.
    — Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Black translates all over the world, so why wouldn’t the movies?
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Although this is an oil, it's not made to be used all over the body.
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • People from all over would rely on my word.
    — Philip Maymin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • This summer has taken me all over the place.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Such star power bring fans in from all over the country.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The center serves people from all over the area.
    — Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Peek-a-boo bras that perk out of tops were all over last year’s red carpets.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Balls in a final kick to kick are flying all over the place.
    — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Season beef all over with salt and pepper.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • So, the offerings are all over the map.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But the substitutes are all over the map.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • This has low-scoring slugfest written all over it.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Do your backing vocals all over it.
    — Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Indeed, they are used daily all over the world.
    — Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Cast members fly all over the theater.
    — Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The big plays on defense simply looked like last week all over again.
    — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025

all over

4 of 4 preposition
  • Bond is big all over the world.
    — Sam Peters, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • Bond is big all over the world.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 June 2026
  • This kid was all over the field.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Tips come in from all over the place.
    — Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Our goods come from all over the world.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Round pegs found round holes all over the pitch.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • There will be echoes of that all over the world.
    — ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Schools all over Texas are named for him.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Cars were all over the place going in.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 23 May 2026
  • Your neck is bleeding all over.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
  • The press was all over the story.
    — Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Getting to do it all over again was great.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • My copy has stars all over the margins.
    — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The creative team is from all over the world.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • Heck, my number's all over the place!
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • He's got medieval weapons all over.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • There’s chicken sausage all over this store!
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Sauce can be seen splattered all over the walls.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • A lot of good players all over the draft, of course.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Reczkiewicz has been through it all over the past 19 months.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • Hard to go and not fall in love with baseball all over again.
    — Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The warm months lend ease to dance popping up all over the city.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Yes took you all over the world in 2012.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
  • This route makes the most sense for fans that have rusted all over.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • But there are other projects, all over the world, that may not.
    — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Fran is not pregnant, and my heart breaks for her all over again.
    — Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The brown trout were very healthy and ejected eggs all over the boat.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
  • That quote is now all over Medora.
    — Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Or, the woman chimes in, there is plant death all over, okay, ice.
    — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Who the hell was stepping all over my moment?
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026

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