How to Use topcoat in a Sentence

topcoat

noun
  • His choice of a black topcoat was a sharp way to finish the look too.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Most dry-erase topcoats will stick to most paints—with the right finish.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 20 May 2019
  • As soon as the primer is dry, use a roller to apply the topcoat of paint.
    — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, 1 Oct. 2019
  • Like with any nail design, make sure to seal it all in with a gel topcoat.
    — Allure, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Make your mani last longer by swiping the edge of your nail with a clear topcoat.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Wait a few minutes and then use a topcoat to finish off your look.
    — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 4 Jan. 2018
  • Finish with a glossy topcoat to lock in the design.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Layer it under a topcoat that hits just above the knee for the best fit.
    — Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Once each layer is cured, the polish is sealed with a gel topcoat.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Finish it off with a glossy topcoat for that fresh, shiny effect.
    — Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
  • There is a limit, of course, to how much one can read into a topcoat.
    — Guy Trebay, New York Times, 19 June 2017
  • This prevents them from bleeding through the topcoat of paint.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Boyce then finished with some chrome details and sealed the mani up with a topcoat.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The topcoat protects them from sun, insects, pollen and dirt.
    — Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Cover the entire piece with a topcoat of stain and allow to dry.
    — Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 25 May 2021
  • The powder absorbs any excess oils and acts as a grip for the topcoat.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Dip the tip of an orange stick or toothpick into your topcoat.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 20 Oct. 2017
  • The gels are like a glitter topcoat for your eyes, but so much easier.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2017
  • The onion quilted finish looks great with a topcoat or peacoat.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The look featured a classic almond shape, sealed with a glossy topcoat.
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The look involves a rosy, semi-sheer pink base and an ultra-glossy topcoat.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Finish with topcoat and then take a nail selfie, aka nailfie.
    — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 4 Jan. 2018
  • The shine will out-beat any topcoat, while short nails will always be chic (and practical).
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • Once the polyurethane topcoat is dry, place a clean drop cloth on your work surface to avoid marring the finish.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • This barely-there tinted topcoat is just the thing to be natural with a bit of oomph.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
  • Then, finish off with a sheer, natural color over the whole nail and a topcoat.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The final step involves applying a topcoat to lock in the shape.
    — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Let dry for four hours and lightly sand before applying the topcoat.
    — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 15 Jan. 2020
  • While the pastor wore its red rub like an achiote topcoat, the barbacoa just sat there fat and happy.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Dec. 2017

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