How to Use applicator in a Sentence

applicator

noun
  • The applicator must be touching your skin for the laser to work.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Daub the cut stump with a sponge applicator or a brush to better target the cut end.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
  • For high impact use straight from the tube with the applicator in layers.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Dip the applicator brush into the bottle one time for both eyes.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Not to mention many have weird applicators that feel like Q-tips gone wrong.
    — Sara Spruch-Feiner, Teen Vogue, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Its large doe-foot applicator is a bonus, as is its wallet-friendly price.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 18 June 2023
  • The kit comes with tanning foam, an applicator mitt, and a storage pouch.
    — Louryn Stramp, Wired, 22 June 2021
  • Then, use the flat side of the applicator to glide the gloss from one corner of your mouth to the other.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Plus, the applicator dragged across the skin for an uneven finish.
    — Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • To use, squeeze out a small amount from the tube and tap it in using the metal applicator — but do not rub it in.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The applicator can be a tad gloopy but otherwise glides right on and feels soft and not drying.
    — Emmy Favilla, CNN Underscored, 22 Oct. 2020
  • To re-apply, dip a sponge applicator into the cushion and dab on your face.
    — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021
  • The kit arrives with what looks like a jar of black shoe polish, a spongy applicator and a buffer.
    — Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
  • This product also has a great nozzle applicator to get straight to the scalp.
    — Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Other eyelash glues come in tubes with a brush applicator built into the cap.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Using the applicator wand, apply one to two dots of product to each cheek.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Its doe-foot applicator has a chubby, rounded tip that comes out of the tube with a lovely squish.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Shake up the applicator container and hook it up to your garden hose.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The wand features a large doe-foot applicator that gives you a perfect highlight with one swipe.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2021
  • The sponge applicator is incredibly easy (and fun) to use, and just a few dabs will go a long way.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021
  • This one is packaged with a cooling applicator that helps depuff and awaken the skin with a few swipes.
    — Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Twist or tap the applicator, and powder flows into the bristles, ready to sweep across the face.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Using the applicator wand, apply one to two dots of product each cheek.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The little gold applicator spoon makes every swipe feel just a bit fancier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • Using your fingers or an applicator, apply the paste to grout lines.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • To make the most of the creamy formula, use the doe-foot applicator to apply the blush to the high points of the cheeks.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The magnetic liner takes a long time to dry, and the applicator brush is a bit flimsy.
    — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • To use, just spread along the under eye to the temple using the applicator and pat in excess.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The applicator's reservoir is first filled with the poison.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Turn the applicator dial to release a small amount of product.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022

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