How to Use lacing in a Sentence

lacing

noun
  • Plus, with its high-speed lacing, you'll never be slowed down.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
  • The lacing system is elite—no more tying shoes and easy on-off with one hand.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2022
  • The back had black velvet lacing in a nod to Navarro's black suit.
    — Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Adjust the lacing while trying the shoes on, and make sure your foot doesn’t slide around or feel pinched.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • But, as a heads-up, shoppers say the shoes’ small loops can make the lacing process a little tricky.
    — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
  • My leather guy went back and learned how to do the North Beach leather lacing for me for the film.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Fox’s boots, made of white leather, also featured an ankle-high shaft and corset-like lacing.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • With a snug lacing system, the design is sculpted to fit the female foot.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Kardashian wearing a satiny black corset, the lacing of which echos the look of the hair ribbon.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Both beers had healthy heads, and ample lacing and carbonation for the styles.
    — Todd Haefer, The (appleton, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2017
  • Same goes for boots, which can be modified with insoles and lacing techniques.
    — Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 18 June 2021
  • From the lacing hooks right down to the rigid, grippy sole, these boots emanate quality.
    — Samson McDougall, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The bold types will like how these combat boots stand out thanks to the imitation pearl studs along the lacing.
    — Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Matching fingerless leather gloves finished the look with more white lacing at her wrists.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
  • Emanuel added crystal appliques at the waist, while the corset itself was boned and fastened with black lacing.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The more casual derby has an open lacing system where the quarters are sewn on top of the vamp.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
    — Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The lacing system is also redone and spread out with just three eyelets on each side while adding a toggle.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Hence, the glove is in good condition with no signs of re-lacing, according to Goldin.
    — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Yet the boot never felt clunky or over-engineered, with zero break-in and easy-to-adjust lacing.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
  • The style features a knee-high shaft cut at a slant and lacing from top to bottom, providing the edge of a combat boot.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Sitting on a 100 mm heel with a razor-sharp toe, their corset lacing running the length of the leg.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The skates are equipped with a high tongue, four-point lacing system, and cuff buckle for excellent support and fit.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • Gaga was in a black lace top and leggings with a full skirt and train, white rose in place and her hair swept into a fishtail braid with black lacing.
    — CBS News, 28 Jan. 2018
  • What are your impressions on the inner and outer lacing systems?
    — Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The lacing, once fragile cotton, like shoelaces, is now made of an extruded polyvinyl chloride, which is more durable.
    — Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Rawhide can be used for various containers, cut into strips or lacing, or used like a parchment.
    — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 24 Dec. 2020
  • The remnants of the shoe’s lacing found preserved were likely made of flax or linen, according to the release.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN, 20 Sep. 2023

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