How to Use dewy in a Sentence

dewy

adjective
  • Each puff deposits a soft, dewy sheen of warmth on my cheeks.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 15 May 2017
  • Gone is her old-school habit and veil; gone are my braces and once-dewy skin.
    — Ronnie Polaneczky, Philly.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • That dewy skin that looks like it's ripped straight from a Glossier ad!
    — Emma Baty, Cosmopolitan, 1 Mar. 2018
  • The late afternoon gives way to a dewy dusk.
    — Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
  • That warmth carried over to the blush on her cheeks, and her skin had a dewy glow.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2020
  • Her hair was slicked back, and her makeup was dewy and glossy with a deep nude lip.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, the balm-like texture is dewy and non-drying.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, no need to worry about waking up on a damp, dewy ground.
    — Meg Lappe, SELF, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Consider this a great, dewy place to start.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Her hair was styled in a sleek, short and wet look, which paired well with her dewy makeup look.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Apply lip balm to your eyelid to make your eye shadow more dewy.
    — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 30 June 2017
  • So, why a matte finish instead of a glowy, dewy one?
    — Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Expect dewy, happy skin and maybe even a moment of peace.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The warmer months are always the best time to show off radiant, dewy skin.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 8 Apr. 2021
  • It can be used as a dewy setting spray or for a radiant, mid-day spritz.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2020
  • Others are covered with dewy, sticky hairs; the better for killing prey.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 21 July 2017
  • Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • Since then, her beauty style has remained dewy, barely there and all about the skin.
    — ELLE, 24 May 2022
  • We’re used to seeing these dewy, fresh faces, the clean-girl aesthetic.
    — Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
  • This mask helped smooth my skin and give it that dewy look that everyone is trying to achieve.
    — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2019
  • Lusher hair, stronger nails and the supple, dewy skin of a 20-year-old.
    — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Winter can be harsh on the skin, there are ways to protect it and keep it dewy all season long.
    — Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The result is a dewy kiss of color that’s comfortable as can be.
    — Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
  • This product is all about giving your eyelids a dewy pop of color that will last all day.
    — Sarai Thompson, CNN Underscored, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Dewy skin is all the rage right now, and this highlighter is exactly the way to get on board that trend train.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanities, 11 Apr. 2017
  • Looking to add a luminous, dewy finish to your skin?
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • This kit from Medicube has everything needed for that dewy, glass-skin glow.
    — Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The dewy skin of summer makes way for smooth, porcelain complexions.
    — Alison Smith, idahostatesman, 29 Oct. 2017
  • The dewy skin of summer makes way for smooth, porcelain complexions.
    — Alison Smith, Philly.com, 3 Oct. 2017
  • Paired with a high-gloss top coat, the color looks dimensional and dewy-fresh.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026

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