How to Use skinny in a Sentence

skinny

1 of 2 adjective
  • His dad looked skinny and pale.
    — Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Ahmed was wiry, yes, but skinny.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026
  • This skinny tree is perfect for a small space.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Abbott matched in a black tux and skinny tie.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • Such is life in the standings tighter than skinny jeans.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
  • This isn’t about fat or skinny, this is about being healthy.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
  • This isn’t about fat or skinny, this is about being healthy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
  • This isn’t about fat or skinny, this is about being healthy.
    — Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Samsung's skinnier screen just makes apps look a bit squished.
    — WIRED, 26 July 2023
  • Keep reading for what shoes go best with white skinny jeans right now.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This chic flat has a single skinny strap across the vamp and a square toe.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • Online trolls want a skinny girl?
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Kris Abrams-Draine is even skinnier.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Could skinny jeans be the next item on her agenda to make a return?
    — Ana Serrano, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Look at skinny jeans and how long those took to begin selling.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The reason these work so well with white skinny jeans is simple.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Some huddled near skinny trees.
    — Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Barrel jeans are still very much on trend despite the rise of skinny jeans.
    — Paulina Berges, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
  • For the event, Rob wore a classic black suit with a skinny black tie.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2023
  • In other words, the cross section may have been too skinny for a heavy medal.
    — Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Struggling to put on a pair of tight skinny jeans has become a thing of the past.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • One scout jokingly said he’s built like a bar stool, short and skinny.
    — Ellis Williams, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Rice cakes are short like gnocchi, medium-sized or long and skinny.
    — Youyoung Lee, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The gown featured a square neckline and skinny straps.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The host has this idea of a long, skinny mic and a cool suit and a snappy batter.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • The bodice featured soft seams and was cinched at the waist with a skinny matching belt.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Feigleson, a late boomer, has filled out his once-skinny frame.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Watt wore cuffed skinny jeans, a black T-shirt, and a backward ball cap.
    — WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Below, find your guide to wearing skinny jeans now.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Chunky bomber jackets and skinny jeans also reigned supreme.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026

skinny

2 of 2 noun
  • Not-quite skinnies Tired of wider cuts?
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For the full skinny on these deals and a few more, read on below.
    — Adam Speight, Wired, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Boyfriend, mom, skinny, bootcut, ribcage — the list of styles goes on and on.
    — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022
  • This year, the skinny and almost-new moon won’t hinder the view.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2020
  • The group will stop to play on skinnies, drops and other features along the way.
    — Courant Community, 15 May 2018
  • So this is the perfect time to put those skinnies back in the drawer and take a risk.
    — Rachel Torgerson, Cosmopolitan, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Made from durable black leather and elastic, tuck in your favorite black skinny jeans.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
  • But the skinny also has a touch of stretch and a more body-hugging fit through the leg.
    — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Our favorites can all support a fat banker knot if that’s your thing, and a rock-star skinny one, too.
    — Sam Schube, GQ, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Looking at my skinny-ass body in the mirror is always amusing a well.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 July 2021
  • Meanwhile, a year later, the skinny spruce tree still holds the trail camera, pointed at the den.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 28 Mar. 2020
  • The Princess wore a blue double-breasted blazer, dark skinnies, and suede booties.
    — Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Because of this type of loyal customer, Nordstrom has no plans to scrap the skinny.
    — Rory Satran, WSJ, 5 June 2021
  • But the talk of the day became the arm of the Tigers’ skinny and shy 19-year-old right fielder.
    — Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2019
  • Which is why taking the time to find the perfect high-waist skinny jean is worth the investment of your time and money.
    — Taylor Ayers, Marie Claire, 19 Apr. 2020
  • Frail and skinny, Patole will have to muster all her strength to survive her first season on the sugar cane fields.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2021
  • While ankle-hugging skinnies aren't all the rage just yet, slimmer shapes are easier than ever to find.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Click or tap here to get the skinny on Prime Day, and yes, most prices are better than on Black Friday.
    — Fox News, 16 July 2018
  • After all, the slim cut hits the sweet spot between skinnies and straight-legs, falling straight from the knee to the ankle, much like, well, a cigarette.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
  • Photographer Jan Schrieber does it all the tine, and guests on Talking Tech for the skinny.
    — Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2020
  • Here’s the skinny of that IPO, likely to list sometime in December.
    — Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2020
  • There are big boys throwing their weight around, and there are wild skinnies with flying arms and spinning back-kicks, chopping out their emergency version of personal space.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
  • And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
  • And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Black skinnies, in particular, became his unofficial uniform.
    — Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Live kickoff concert, where Bad Bunny paired the distressed skinnies with a Ricky Martin T-shirt, oversized headphones and black sunglasses.
    — Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Essential Drip Glossy Balm in the shade skinny dripped and the brand's Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick in the shade sweet talker to apply her look in the car.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Kicking off a royal visit to Scotland (and on the same day as her wedding anniversary), Middleton wore a double-breasted blazer by Holland Cooper in gorgeous brown herringbone as well as a blue button-down from Boden and black skinnies.
    — Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026

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