How to Use cream in a Sentence

cream

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  • The doctor prescribed a new cream for the rash.
  • Would you like some cream in your coffee?
  • Skin care kits, creams and more.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Skin care kits, creams and more.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • We've been trained to use creams.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Could this face cream solve all of my woes?
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Snag it in cream or red for $20.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The air-dry cream is even better.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Eye cream, serums and more are available.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • And, that meant cream was preferred over gel.
    — Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Keep reading to check out more eye cream deals.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • And that’s what sets it apart from the crowd of eye creams on the shelf.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Not all eye creams play nice with base makeup, though.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The berries and cream theme is so adorable and summery.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • Serve them in shallow bowls with a splash of cream on top.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Then, follow up with a curl cream, mousse, or gel.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 4 May 2026
  • There’s a few key things to look for in your peptide eye cream.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Serve topped with your favorite fresh herbs and a touch of cream.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The caffeine in this eye cream did not take long to get to work.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • There's no milk, cream, or even water in her go-to recipe.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The tinted eye cream makes the clever case for best of both worlds.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
  • Match red and grey, beiges, and creams for a more modern, soft look.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Is a cream, oil, or gel body wash better for eczema-prone skin?
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026
  • In one sequence, Lopez wears a cream suit with a hat.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Getting him to like banana cream pie is not.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Anne Klein makes calm clothes, cream colors, earth tones.
    — Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
  • And ganache is a smooth mixture of chocolate and cream.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Estriol face creams are not sold over the counter.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Fans of all ages and skin types rely on the Nivea body cream.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Use this pie crust recipe as the base for cream fillings, ice cream pies, and more.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023

cream

2 of 2 verb
  • Cream the butter and sugar, and then add the eggs.
  • Brink's Moozie, a sweet stout or cream stout, took home bronze.
    — Mallorie Sullivan, Cincinnati.com, 5 May 2018
  • The wavy green leaves are streaked with yellow or cream like a snake, thus the name.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 7 July 2023
  • Sauté the beans with oil and garlic, or serve them creamed with a touch of tarragon.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Return soup to the soup pot and add the half-and-half or cream and stir into blend.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This palette contains three powders that turn to cream on the skin.
    — Jessica Prince Erlich, The Cut, 11 May 2018
  • Its back is darker brown, fading to cream on its belly.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Its flower colors range from shades of yellow to cream, pink, and red.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Divide creamed spinach evenly among 4 plates.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, check out more under-eye de-puffing eye creams below.
    — Claire West, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Sandy brown, deep blue, and cream conjure up visions of a desert landscape.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter thoroughly.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Our go-to make-ahead mashed potato recipe allows for the ‘taters to be boiled and creamed up to two days ahead.
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 11 Sep. 2023
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter by using an electric mixer.
    — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022
  • In a large bowl, cream together room temp butter and sugar, then add sour cream.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Next, cream the shortening and sugar, and add the flour mixture to this.
    — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Using a stand mixer, hand mixer or just your hands, start by creaming the cream cheese.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Call it cream that would stand up like mayonnaise, cream that no taste bud would ever forget.
    — John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Thinking about how my life rushes on like the waves churned to cream in our wake, changing too fast to fix my eye.
    — Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Smoked salmon crêpe, huevos rancheros, bourbon peaches & cream French toast, sticky bun à la mode and more.
    — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2018
  • Slowly add stock and cream and let thicken, about 5 to 6 more minutes.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Among our favorite combinations are black with white, beige with black, and cream with brown.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The ratio of chocolate to cream determines the texture of the ganache and how it will be used.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Check out the ingredients list to see what makes this shaving cream a worthwhile choice.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • Next, cream the butter and sugar in a mixer, about three minutes on medium speed.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • To make the filling, in a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Made to serve 12, this big-batch recipe blends coffee liqueur and cream with a hint of seasonal spice.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Learn more › Some people live for the blow of a big largemouth creaming a swimbait.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 22 June 2023

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