How to Use nail in a Sentence

nail

1 of 2 noun
  • I get my nails done at the beauty salon every other week.
  • That's where short nails come in.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • These nails are as good as gold!
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Her nails done on her man hands.
    — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Glazed donut nails but turned up a notch.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • That about hits the nail on the head.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • These nails have the best of both worlds.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • There's so much to love about these nails.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Keep your breathe fresh and your nails, too!
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Dip nails can last for up to four weeks.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • First, your nail should be cleaned and prepped.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
  • These nails are ready for your best princess wave.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026
  • The best red nails are more than just a trend.
    — Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
  • These neon light pink nails sure do pack a punch.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The nails are clacking on the floor.
    — Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The nails are clacking on the floor.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Short nails are still a full canvas.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • No need to book a celebrity nail artist.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Wine red nails added a pop of color.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe some polish for your nails.
    — Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Just add a statement gem to each nail.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 June 2026
  • In one, a member lies on a bed of nails.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • Flower nail art isn’t your thing?
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Try square nails for an extra sharp look.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The broken nail was what threw me off the most.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And, the nails were just as simple.
    — Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Her nails were also changed for each look.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Ahead, the best accent nail ideas to try now.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This will offer the most space for nail art.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Attach it to a frame with hot glue or nails.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

nail

2 of 2 verb
  • Nail the picture to the wall.
  • All the doors were nailed shut.
  • He got nailed by his parents while trying to sneak out of the house.
  • He got nailed for not paying his taxes.
  • The FBI has nailed the hackers.
  • If so, this bill may have nailed it.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • There are some good ones, but not nailed.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
  • Uso went up top for a plash and nailed it.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • That can be tricky, but Fris nailed it.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Green is a tough color to nail.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The franchise needs to nail it all.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • We low-key think Genevieve might have nailed it.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
  • Tommy had nailed me and nailed me good.
    — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • But in the end, Zahn says, the show nailed it.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Wil Lutz nails the 24-yard field goal.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
  • So what’s the key to nailing the kitsch look in your home decor?
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Pick spots in the wood for nailing that are dark enough to hide them.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • He is nailed to start when fit, and is on penalties and set pieces.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • For early June, you guys nailed it.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
  • This was the time to win and Villa nailed it.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2026
  • Ronnie Hart, her stylist, nailed this.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Her skin is now nailed to the ceiling of the refuge office.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
  • There’s no need to spend thousands to nail the look either.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 26 May 2026
  • Domingo nails it and is very moving.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 June 2026
  • This feels like the committee nailed it.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Gore nailed neighbor, but got cut anyway.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Paton has nailed the second round.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
  • And Carmona came on to nail the winning kick.
    — Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
  • That cartoon nails the feeling.
    — Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Milan and Roma nailed the first part.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 May 2026

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