How to Use silicone in a Sentence

silicone

noun
  • Soak your silicone for at least an hour up to a few hours.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Spread the paste on the silicone tool.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • They’re made of skin-safe silicone and can be washed for easy clean up.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Each one has a drainage hole at the bottom and comes with a silicone plug.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Place two small pieces of rosemary in each cube of a silicone ice cube mold.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022
  • These will clean silicone straws as well as straws for thermoses and mugs.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 8 Mar. 2021
  • The silicone bottom of the mold means no wrestling to free your frozen sphere.
    — Sean Evans, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2023
  • And again, a win with a zip and non-slip silicone tape at the upper hem.
    — Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 11 June 2026
  • The long body is made of very soft, smooth platinum-grade silicone.
    — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Ashcraft was sporting a black silicone ring on his left hand, his glove hand.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 19 June 2022
  • Not that there’s much cleaning to do, thanks to that slick silicone.
    — H Conley, Bon Appétit, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Place silicone tools on a baking sheet, then place the sheet in the oven.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • But her team was all in agreement that the main event had to be that silicone dress.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
  • The food-safe silicone keeps your counters clean and won't stick to the dough.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2021
  • The silicone straw is safe, soft, and small enough for even the tiniest mouths.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The anti-slip silicone strip keeps it in place – no rolling, even on busy days.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Each comes with small and large silicone bands, plus a new stand-style charger.
    — Brent Rose, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Best of all, it's made from platinum food-grade silicone.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • My hands were covered in silicone caulk.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
  • And learning how to make things out of silicone that look real.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2022
  • And best of all, the split top is ideal for hiding bras or silicone pasties.
    — Sanah Faroke, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Who would have guessed that a two-pack of 21-inch pieces of silicone would save the day?
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and stir with a silicone spatula.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
  • To fill in the skin of the puppets, the artists used silicone and foam latex.
    — Brielle Diskin, The Week, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Use two or three silicone bands around the container to mark its progress.
    — Catherine Russell, Bon Appétit, 19 May 2021
  • Thanks to its flexible silicone, ice pops right out of the mold.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
  • There’s also a flip-top spout lid with a silicone seal for easy pouring.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There’s also a flip-top spout lid with a silicone seal for easy pouring.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The durable silicone is gentle on your skin, but will also stand the test of time.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the salmon using your hands or a silicone brush.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026

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