How to Use denim in a Sentence

denim

noun
  • He's wearing faded denims and cowboy boots.
  • The thick knit would look perfect with a denim skirt and boots.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Nov. 2022
  • High-tops with a puffy-sleeve blouse and high-waist denim?
    — Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 12 May 2021
  • His denim shorts were low enough to pull off this look.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 June 2024
  • Many high-end denim brands have come and gone since Paige launched in 2004.
    — Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Our raison d’etre or arete is to be the world’s most durable denim.
    — Ted Williams, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Pair it with denim shorts, flowy pants, skirts, jeans, and more.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Go with heels and a button-down blouse to dress up your denim.
    — Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The latest denim trend to grace the spring 2022 runways?
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Brooke Shields has big plans for the most special denim in her life.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The singer and his wife, Janice, matched in denim with a Western flair for at a 1977 event.
    — Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Madewell has won us over once again with its mid-rise denim.
    — Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The mid-rise jeans sit at the waist, and they're made from supportive denim.
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 11 Sep. 2021
  • The crewneck knit going for $498 is made to pair well with your go-to sweats and denim.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Lucky Brands Jeans Take up to 40% off denim and up to 75% off select sale styles.
    — Heath Owens, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2022
  • To dry your jeans, add two dryer balls, which will help break down the fibers and soften the denim.
    — Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2020
  • Also, Robinson adds, be sure to keep the denim's weight in mind.
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2022
  • Dress that necklace or bracelet up with a silky slip or dress it down with a pair of raw-hemmed denim.
    — Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Ahead are the 30 best denim shirts for men that will go with just about everything.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The artist gave her viewers a moody selfie in a gray T-shirt, dark wash denim jeans, and black gloves.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2022
  • Lopez styled the trendy denim simply: with a loose short white tee and white sneakers.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 2 May 2022
  • Wear it as is, or pair it with a denim or leather jacket and a sunhat.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2021
  • The denim itself is sturdy, with just the right amount of stretch for comfort.
    — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The post also found the 29-year-old wearing a black t-shirt and denim shorts while seated next to her dad on the car.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 July 2023
  • Key pieces include the Tahi leather pant and Kai denim tracksuit set.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Even the utterance can elicit groans of those who once loathed the feel of skin-tight denim all the way to the ankles.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
  • In person or not, this denim jacket is a back-to-school must.
    — Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Diesel is celebrating the Year of the Snake with snake-print denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
  • For that occasion, both women wore jeans, though Swift opted for a white crochet top while Gomez paired her denim with a black knit.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 June 2025
  • Casual denim and staple outerwear, a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap shape up to a thoughtfully refined collaboration.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025

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