How to Use powder puff in a Sentence

powder puff

noun
  • Teach the kids about what an azalea looks like or read about dwarf powder puff plants while strolling the grounds.
    — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Aug. 2020
  • My granny had this old-school dressing table with powder puffs and used to do me up in makeup.
    — Daniel Jackson, Allure, 12 Dec. 2017
  • So Judy got out her powder puff to dab her eyes, then gave it to Liza with her tears on it.
    — Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
  • No matter, the white powder puff was picked and walked off as America's top dog.
    — CBS News, 14 Feb. 2018
  • The old lady cactus, a type of powder puff cactus, is covered with spines and white down, hence its name.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 26 July 2022
  • To control shine, dust translucent powder across the forehead, sides of the nose, and on the chin with a powder puff.
    — Allure, 3 May 2022
  • To control shine, dust translucent powder across the forehead, sides of the nose, and on the chin with a powder puff.
    — Allure, 3 May 2022
  • To control shine, dust translucent powder across the forehead, the sides of the nose, and on the chin using a powder puff.
    — Paige Stables, Allure, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Applying setting powder is a seamless process with a powder puff.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Mums' blossoms may be as extravagant as a cheerleader's pom-pom or as dainty as a powder puff.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2018
  • Oh, that newspaper bit about council member Lindsey and the powder puff?
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Crosby High School held its annual powder puff football games.
    — Elliott Lapin, Houston Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2019
  • At the vanity in the master bathroom sit Welsh’s hairbrush and perfume and powder puff.
    — Paula McLain, Town & Country, 12 July 2018
  • There’s even a mirror and a compartment for the powder puff built into the compact which makes application a breeze.
    — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 19 May 2019
  • Think of it as an upgrade to the usual powder puffs that come free with your favorite powders, but with a millennial friendly twist.
    — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 16 Aug. 2018
  • After wearing her costume with her powder puff team, Leah woke up the next morning to discover that her eye had swollen and turned red.
    — Sarah Wu, Teen Vogue, 16 Oct. 2017
  • These marigolds are a little taller with giant, creamy white powder puff flowers that go beautifully with any other color.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
  • In addition the annual powder puff game was held, with female students playing flag football and male students cheering them on.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, 12 Oct. 2017
  • The size of the powder puff tree can be controlled by continuous trimming, even by moving them to an indoor location to avoid harsh winter climates.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The products are based off of the brand's popular Fairy Bomb powder puff, but now come in a loose formula that can be dusted anywhere on your face and body.
    — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 20 Oct. 2018
  • Arsenal are in need of a new centre midfielder who can pull the strings and make tackles and interceptions to try and relieve the pressure on their powder puff defence.
    — SI.com, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Hawley has volunteered with Newberg youth football powder puff and soccer as a camp assistant and referee.
    — oregonlive, 1 July 2021
  • Many critics dismissed the movie as an ahistorical powder puff, an impudent exercise in vibes-first filmmaking.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
  • What truly wowed the class was—and drew visible amazement—was her use of a powder puff to apply and blend the blush, an unexpected technique that completely shifted how the product was perceived.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • Puff Daddy couldn’t stop sweating during the red-carpet interview, desperately needing the assistance of a powder puff and mini portable fan to keep him cool.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 2 May 2023
  • And to lock in your barely there brows, Martin suggests setting them with a powder puff and Tatcha's culty Silk Powder for maximum staying power.
    — Rachel Burchfield, harpersbazaar.com, 10 June 2023
  • The parade, dance and powder puff game will be postponed, possibly until spring or fall 2021, according to information from the school's student council.
    — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Though the gag was as old as vaudeville itself, Johnson noticed that Berle began incorporating it on his show after she was stationed offstage with a powder puff and instructions to touch up the guests if needed.
    — Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
  • For the 28-year-old rapper — a former track star, volleyball captain and quarterback of her high school powder puff football team — recognition from the Recording Academy was less cause to day-drink and more a reminder to keep grinding.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021
  • The formula is made with natural ingredients like minerals sourced from South Korea's Jeju island, and comes with a powder puff to ensure flawless application and a natural-looking matte finish.
    — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 2 May 2018

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