How to Use virgin in a Sentence

virgin

1 of 2 noun
  • In a very large pot over medium heat, warm the extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Mary Dellas, The Cut, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Fluff with a fork, then add to the salad bowl with the extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 22 May 2020
  • Born to a virgin, Jesus grew up and taught us how to live and showed us how to love.
    — The Rev. Bill Thomas, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The virgin in the relief is praying while the angel holds the child.
    — Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 15 June 2018
  • The virgin who lit the black candle and got the party started.
    — Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The pair are like fumbling virgins in a first erotic encounter.
    — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian, 28 June 2018
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Domenica Marchetti, chicagotribune.com, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Toss with extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 25 June 2019
  • Dress simply with lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
    — Martha Holmberg, Washington Post, 5 July 2019
  • Replace the tops; brush with extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano.
    — Jessica Fecteau, PEOPLE.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium-low.
    — New York Times, 6 May 2020
  • Joanne, meanwhile, proved to be a less than convincing virgin.
    — Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 July 2022
  • In a 6- to 8-quart pot, heat ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018
  • There is also some virgin down blended into the fill for a more cushiony feel.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Pessoa was a lifelong bachelor who is thought to have died a virgin.
    — Agnes Callard, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Feb. 2022
  • In the film, a virgin has to light a candle to resurrect an evil trio of witches from the dead.
    — Melanie Thibeault, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2018
  • Keep the punch virgin, or add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026
  • For the best flavor, use a fresh, high-quality extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 13 Dec. 2017
  • The three grades of olive oil include refined, virgin, and extra virgin.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 2025
  • When the show kicks off, Jane is, indeed, a twentysomething virgin.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2019
  • To be a soap opera heroine is to be a virgin, especially in the Nineties.
    — Maitland Ward, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2023
  • The study is the first to find the incidence of HPV in male virgins.
    — Todd Ackerman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Dec. 2017
  • How many spells were cast, how many virgins were sacrificed, how many first-borns were murdered so that this could happen?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 May 2026
  • Rather, a good quality olive oil, like extra virgin, is the best variety for the job.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • Shin Soon-ae died a virgin and believes her unfinished ghost business is to get laid.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The regulars chuckled, the virgins-no-more cheered and, after some ground rules, the shuttle was off.
    — Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The sauce consists of just tomatoes (two kinds), extra-virgin olive oil, red onion, garlic and salt and pepper.
    — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2019
  • In Andersen’s story, there is no rescue for the young man taken by the ice virgin.
    — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2020
  • So, in devotion, Vazquez got a detailed portrait of the holy virgin on his right forearm.
    — Sara Tidwell, The Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The people of Joseph’s time were no more likely to credit the idea of a pregnant virgin than are people in our own times.
    — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 25 Dec. 2020

virgin

2 of 2 adjective
  • They’re done with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, green olives.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Pulse while drizzling in extra-virgin olive oil to make a smooth pesto.
    — Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Brush an 8-by-8-inch square pan with extra virgin olive oil.
    — Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • When the strike ended, Gilroy watched the whole thing all at once with virgin eyes.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
  • These oils should have a high smoke point, as well as more flavor and aroma than virgin oils.
    — Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
  • But do use extra virgin olive oil to sauté the aromatics for the sauce.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • Oils or fats with a smoke point lower in this are no good, so that means extra virgin olive is out.
    — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In a large pot, warm a couple spoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Extra virgin olive oil supports brain health in a couple of ways.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add extra virgin olive oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
  • When in doubt, 100% pure extra virgin olive oil is a great one to start off with.
    — Michella Oré, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The salmon will be slow-cooked on the grill after it is drizzled with just a little virgin olive oil.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon have long reigned supreme in the worlds of healthy cooking and home remedies.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The coffee chain is rolling out a new line of beverages made with extra virgin olive oil.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 21 Feb. 2023
  • After given time to heal, the male was mated with a virgin female.
    — Brad Balukjian, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Nov. 2021
  • Olive groves dot the hills and produce a premium extra virgin olive oil.
    — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 10 July 2021
  • And in the process, the pizza kind of partially flipped over onto the virgin stone.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 7 May 2023
  • The French oak barrel was virgin wood and used to mature the tequila for four years.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2023
  • My hair was virgin hair, so the initial lifting took only one session.
    — Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 22 Nov. 2021
  • Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    — Maria Pasquale, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • To finish, serve with the grated cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a basil leaf.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Stir the za’atar into the labneh and drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2021
  • The extra virgin olive oil and parmigiano-reggiano are from Italy.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
  • This process produces virgin coconut oil, which often has a rich, coconut scent.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The plant uses cranes to move whole trees, suggesting a reliance on raw, virgin wood and not waste wood.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Using extra virgin olive oil for roasting, sautéing, and frying is safe.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Get the three-bottle sampler, and pair it with some extra virgin olive oil for a just-add-salad gift set.
    — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, unlike regular olive oil.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Place a sauté pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Start with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, then load it up with herbs, garlic, olives, and spices.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026

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