How to Use shadowbox in a Sentence

shadowbox

1 of 2 verb
  • Humanoid robots shadowboxed, danced and pretended to run small shops.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Vie finds Doja’s typically unorthodox vocals shadowboxing with the showy melisma of the classics.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of Gladiators fighting for our entertainment, the emperors are shadowboxing before an angry populace.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The public has no understanding of how the algorithms really work—they’re company secrets—so participants are constantly shadowboxing the machine, turning conversation into a constant A/B test to see what catches on.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In 2025, the four tournaments paid out over $285 million between them, while their leaders spent the year shadowboxing with the players who make their events unmissable, whose gravity pulls in the broadcast deals and sponsorships, with their own dollar signs and zeroes.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026

shadow box

2 of 2 noun
  • Go shadow box in the bathroom stall where no one can see you.
    — NBC News, 23 May 2018
  • One of her treasured pieces is a shadow box her father made for her.
    — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Any chance to shadow box, the players will seize upon.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • So, my goal is to build a shadow box for both my jersey and medal once things settle down.
    — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Types of jersey frames The two main types of frames are flat box and shadow box frames.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Frame it or place it in a shadow box instead of hiding it in a drawer.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Here are three things to consider when choosing a shadow box.
    — Field & Stream, 20 Nov. 2020
  • The desk is a vintage school desk paired which Mila paired with a shadow box shelf.
    — Chantal Lamers, Country Living, 4 Jan. 2023
  • If your item is thick, consider using a shadow box to display the item.
    — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
  • The pieces were coated in crystal-clear epoxy and a layer of cannabis resin and framed in an acrylic shadow box.
    — Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The guides advised us to shadow box as a way to warm the chilly water that crept into our wetsuits.
    — Rick Warner, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2018
  • Brazeau, who grew up in Winsted, now has the shadow box in his home in Georgia.
    — courant.com, 10 July 2018
  • The grenade in the shadow box was inert, but the other was believed to be a live military ordnance.
    — USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2019
  • This is great for all kinds of jerseys as well as to display your graduation tassels and cap or as a shadow box.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 21 May 2021
  • Ribbons and medals adorn a shadow box alongside plaques etched with thanks for hard work and dedicated service.
    — Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Jan. 2022
  • If your mom is more of a jewelry lover, why not get her a shadow box to artfully display her unique collection?
    — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, 6 May 2013
  • Rubenstein suggests taking a hair clipping for a shadow box, or using ink or paint to make an impression of your pet’s nose or paws.
    — Simmone Shah, TIME, 9 July 2024
  • If the clothing items are too fragile to be worn, frame shops can work wonders, displaying them in shadow boxes as art pieces to be hung in your home.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Consider using a thick photo frame with ample space behind it, similar to a shadow box.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Joy Kohegyi with a shadow box of badges and other items from her career in law enforcement.
    — Kris Maher, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Hockley appreciates the care that went into his choice of stain, mitering the corners and choosing the right doll for each nook in the shadow box.
    — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 26 Oct. 2020
  • The video showed a location with a fresh coat of white paint on the walls, modern light fixtures and antiques organized into shadow boxes.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The winning bidder will receive both the prop itself (complete with wear and tear) and a shadow box that houses the ax and several photos from the film.
    — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Biden also gave Yoon a shadow box set with custom and vintage baseball memorabilia.
    — Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023
  • In Bakersfield, Cody’s uniform, placed in a shadow box by his father, hangs in the entry hall of his older brother’s home.
    — Thomas Curwen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Ray gave Carrie some of her brother’s memorabilia from his playing days, and Carrie then made a shadow box for the wall.
    — Joseph Goodman | [email protected], al, 4 May 2023
  • Singer accepted the lifetime position, a formal letter from the chief, and a custom shadow box bearing the department's badge and patches.
    — Danny Hermosillo, Houston Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Pieces of history from the building are displayed in shadow boxes, including artifacts such as brochures (copies), ornate doorknobs, locks, and hinges.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024
  • On the wall in the Hugget’s home in Sturgis is a shadow box with Phibie’s ashes, an amazing photo of her, and items that reflect the seasons.
    — Deb Holland, The Seattle Times, 24 Dec. 2017
  • Although the gift of the shadow box brought a brief time to once again honor Cesar’s memory, their life continues with the memories of his service hanging on their wall.
    — Savannah Mehrtens, Houston Chronicle, 9 Oct. 2020

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