slather

Example Sentences

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We wait until the cool air of the morning or evening to exercise, dust off our biggest water bottle and slather ourselves in SPF 75.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

People here slather it on hot dogs, plop it on pulled pork or simply reach for a heaping spoonful.

From New York Times • May 18, 2024

"Not even a hefty slather of make-up can hide the shocking state of Amy Winehouse's skin," reads one.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Humans are visual creatures; if images of how we could look in the future can motivate us to slather on more sunscreen, can visual projections do the same for inspiring more climate action?

From National Geographic • Jan. 16, 2024

In her bathroom, she carefully smeared the protective gel around her hairline before she began to slather the creamy relaxer on her hair, section by section, her fingers in plastic gloves.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie