How to Use beading in a Sentence

beading

noun
  • Many are thin and sinewy, sweat beading on their tanned skin.
    — Jill Langlois, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Blood-red beading across a nude tulle gown evoked the notion of an open wound.
    — Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 13 June 2018
  • The dress featured a teal skirt with thigh-high slit and all-over fringe and beading.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • Whip out this beading kit to entertain the kids for a few hours.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Many of the gowns worn are very heavy because of the beading and design.
    — Philip Potempa, chicagotribune.com, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The dress was covered in beading and featured a thigh-high slit.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 12 June 2018
  • But comics can’t give you all of the story and the detail and the beading.
    — Faith Cummings, Teen Vogue, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Don’t be afraid to dress in beading or add fringe for an extra festive look.
    — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 23 July 2023
  • Thread your elastic or string through your beading needle eye.
    — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, 27 Apr. 2016
  • The beading and décolleté of the dress here are vampy and flapper-ish.
    — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • However, the beading on the bodice and skirt of the dress remain.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The piece featured a square neckline and short sleeves finished in black beading.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Her sleeves and bodice were fully embellished, while her skirt was trimmed with the beading.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
  • The brow-beading (from sweat) temperatures are on their way back.
    — seattletimes.com, 30 Mar. 2017
  • Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
  • And don’t sleep on what’s trending for spring; bold colors and flapper-era beading are very in.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
  • One of them featured a hoop adorned with a beading charm, while the other earring dangled.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The ornate piece is made of red Swarovski crystals and gold beading.
    — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2018
  • The gown featured no embroidery, no lace, no beading, and was all about shape and sleekness.
    — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2018
  • The bodice's intricate lace and beading was preserved.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • It was embroidered with beading and feathers with huge, flowing long sleeves.
    — Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • His cream jacket, pants and boots were adorned with gold and white florals, accented with beading and pearls.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Melissa & Doug arts and crafts toys may include markers, paints, art easels and beading kits.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Princess Charlene, 45, wore a white gown with silver beading and sheer long sleeves.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
  • The black gown featured intricate beading and sheer, off-the-shoulder sleeves.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Most of the dresses are made in England and the beading is done in India.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • What makes this glistening look work are the beading details throughout the lengthy overcoat and trousers.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
  • The strapless number was adorned with beading and 3D petal details.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The beading and silhouette bring the right amount of detail and dimension.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Blumarine chose beading and Giuseppe di Morabito chose lace to dress up their denim pieces.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025

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