How to Use wattage in a Sentence

wattage

noun
  • Use a bulb with low wattage.
  • Iraq was like a vast prison yard lit up by high-wattage lamps.
    — chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018
  • The wattage gap helps explain why.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
  • Opt for a high-wattage, mega-shine finish.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • And maybe, just maybe, that’s the switch that turns on the star’s high-wattage game.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2021
  • Cut two 12-inch pieces of the low-wattage wire and strip the ends.
    — James Schadewald, Popular Mechanics, 25 Oct. 2017
  • This is a megaevent, so the wattage of the stars will be brighter than ever.
    — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 19 June 2017
  • The lower the wattage, the longer the food will take to reheat.
    — Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
  • So projects with stars of that kind of wattage have become more viable.
    — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The high-wattage piece would be an elegant for the bride-to-be.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 July 2018
  • That might be partly due to the lack of star wattage in plays this season.
    — Washington Post, 5 June 2017
  • When megastars get engaged, their rings have mega wattage.
    — Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Asked about the prospect of finding the field more, the trademark smile added wattage.
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022
  • And don't forget to use a warm white bulb in the correct wattage for the space.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Keep an eye on your meat, and remember that microwave wattages vary.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Microwave wattages vary, so keeping your eye on the meat is a best practice.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Tasseled lamps fitted with low-wattage yellow bulbs cast the rooms in a murky glow.
    — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
  • Few would dispute that the film still would have been a major hit with lower-wattage leads.
    — Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2019
  • But if the math of weight and wattage showed that panels are a good idea, everyone would do it.
    — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2020
  • Hegerberg’s absence dims the star wattage in France–along with her country’s chances.
    — Siobhan Morrin, Time, 5 June 2019
  • That’s because the sun is gaining wattage rapidly, and the days are now longer than the nights.
    — Anthony R. Wood, Philly.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • But that's nothing compared to the wattage of the Wilshire Grand.
    — Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com, 24 June 2017
  • This year’s festival is a little short on the mega-wattage star power at the top of the bill.
    — Dan Deluca, Philly.com, 4 June 2018
  • Play around with different wattages and shades to find something that reflects your style.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
  • This has a flexible neck and works with a max wattage of 100W.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Glass, of course, is less likely to stain or absorb food odors, but can break and doesn’t play well with high-speed blades and wattage.
    — Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, 19 Aug. 2020
  • The higher the wattage, the more effective the appliance can cook or heat your food.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Generally, the higher the wattage, the faster and more evenly your food will cook.
    — Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2021
  • This isn’t a knock on Beilein, but in terms of pure star power, Howard has a much higher wattage.
    — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2019
  • Roth was free to charm, wink, and flash that high-wattage grin, while the singers amplified the old Halen harmonies.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026

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