How to Use linen in a Sentence
linen
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These are our picks for the best linen pants of the season for work and play.
—Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day Magazine, 20 Apr. 2023
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Their Garden 108, as crisp and clean as a linen suit, calls to mind a spring day.
—Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2023
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Now’s the time to add a pack of everyday crop tops, jean shorts, or a linen set.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 7 July 2023
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In the treatment room, tubes of linen line the walls and, over the pool, a textile work covers the ceiling.
—Gisela Williams Marina O’Loughlin Roxanne Fequiere Camille Sojit Pejcha Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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There’s no such thing as packing too much linen for a trip to Greece.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
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With some linen pants, no one will know the difference.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
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Linen: Perhaps the most famous summer pants style is the linen pants.
—Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
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For this jumpsuit, the linen is eco-friendly, and toxin-free.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
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The accent piece is made of pine wood while the cushioned bench is upholstered in linen.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
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This is especially true of a linen shirt made in the style of dress shirts or Oxfords.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
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Think breezy white linen curtains, cowhide rugs and vintage surfer prints.
—Sarah Maberry, countryliving.com, 25 Apr. 2023
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These linen stripe panels come in a pack of two for as little as $26 and are available in taupe or gray.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
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The set comes with six bags that each fit up to 90 liters of clothes, linens, toys, bedding, and other household items.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
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Pair them with a sundress on warmer days or linen pants for a casual style.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
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Use the crevice tool to get in between couch cushions or opt for the roller brush to run across linens and upholstery.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
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Wash Bed and Pillow Linens After you’re done with your cold, make sure to throw all bedroom linens in the wash.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 1 Oct. 2023
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In the snaps, Prinsloo, 35, kept it simple with a black strappy cami top and a light gray linen midi skirt.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
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The mismatched white linens and glasses were flea market finds.
—Alice Cavanagh, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
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These finds, plus a few of the best summer sandals, crochet bags, and linen sets, are here to make getting dressed a breeze.
—Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 8 June 2023
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From the placemats to the linens, every element looks like it has been pulled from nature.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
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Two more bedrooms, both with walk-in closets, share a bathroom and a linen closet.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
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The linens are made exclusively for the hotel and have a thread-count of exactly 300.
—Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 29 May 2023
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The set includes two covers, which each measure 18 by 18 inches, in a soft but durable linen and polyester blend.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
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The emblem appears throughout the yacht, on the sails, the linen, and in the form of a bronze sculpture positioned by the indoor cinema.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
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But having a pair or two of breezy linen pants is equally as essential too.
—Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 22 Apr. 2023
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White linens will put this dinnerware set front and center.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
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Make your bed with natural fibers like linen and cotton to keep cool and stay away from flannel.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
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Buy it in either linen for a classic look or periwinkle for a touch of color.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
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Roman, wearing military fatigues, eyes heavy with grief, and Dmytro, in a white linen shirt with long hair, joined the crowds.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2023
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Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
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