How to Use stretch marks in a Sentence

stretch marks

plural noun
  • Bright purple stretch marks ran down my milky chest and thighs.
    — Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2020
  • This hot three-game stretch marks one of the best streaks of his career.
    — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The skin on my tummy was covered in stretch marks.
    — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026
  • And some people end up having stretch marks or scars, like me.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • This prescription retinoid cream may help to fade stretch marks.
    — Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The process can help fade acne scars, stretch marks, and small wrinkles.
    — Shannon M. Bauer, Health, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Her skin is taut, tan, and free of blemishes, stretch marks, and scars.
    — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 May 2021
  • This light, non-greasy cream will soothe itchy tummies and prevent stretch marks.
    — Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022
  • My body with its bald head, stretch marks, and toothpick-thin legs was foreign to me.
    — Jessica Stuart, STAT, 6 Nov. 2020
  • There were my stretch marks; there were the folds of fat on my back; there was the bulge of my stomach.
    — Seija Rankin, EW.com, 5 May 2020
  • Plenty of people who have lost weight come to accept and love their skin and stretch marks.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Proven to fade scars and relieve stretch marks, this body oil has zero after-grease.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There's no one-size-fits-all solution to cellulite and stretch marks.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2023
  • Rapid weight loss can lead to sagging skin and stretch marks on other parts of the body too, not just the face.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2023
  • That's not to mention the fact that Graham still looks hot as hell, stretch marks and all.
    — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 30 July 2020
  • On my pouchy midsection is a map of stretch marks, two giant babies’ worth.
    — Laura Goode, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2018
  • There was my stretch mark, uneven skin tone, powerful hamhock of an arm in all its glory.
    — Britney Young, Glamour, 29 June 2018
  • This body oil is infused with cocoa butter, which also helps fade dark spots and stretch marks.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 May 2024
  • The stretch marks the fourth this year in which the Sox have had starters pitch at least six innings in four straight games.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2019
  • This can reduce the appearance of acne scarring on the face or stretch marks on the body.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2022
  • In the video, Graham, 32, moves her hands into a heart shape over her stretch marks.
    — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 14 Sep. 2020
  • Normal skin has texture to it, from dimples and wrinkles to creases and stretch marks.
    — Danielle Blundell, womenshealthmag.com, 6 May 2023
  • Every body is born with moles and birthmarks and develops wrinkles and stretch marks.
    — refinery29.com, 16 Mar. 2018
  • This isn't the model's first time being honest about her stretch marks on the internet.
    — Megan Decker, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2018
  • Sara isn't the only artist turning stigma surrounding stretch marks on its head.
    — Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue, 1 Nov. 2017
  • My arms looked firmer, and even the appearance of the small stretch marks on my décolletage were improved.
    — Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, 17 Feb. 2021
  • Even thinner women have reclaimed their stretch marks, their belly rolls and their cellulite.
    — Kasandra Brabaw, refinery29.com, 27 June 2024
  • And those proudly showing off their hairy chests, and pimply backs, scars from surgeries and stretch marks from a life well lived.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • However, long-term use can cause side effects like stretch marks, skin thinning, and bruising.
    — Jessie Van Amburg, Health.com, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Or, just cover your stretch marks in glitter and turn them into a beautiful work of art, instead.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 4 Jan. 2018

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