How to Use spade in a Sentence

spade

noun
Definition of spadenext
Synonyms for spadenext
  • That came through in spades, to me, in the Smile fragments.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2024
  • When North issued a limit raise, East came in with three spades.
    — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
  • For decades, Gosling has been bringing movie star charisma in spades.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
  • The nubby fabric has cozy vibes in spades, but the sole is ready for stepping outdoors.
    — Leah Melby Clinton, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023
  • West led the ace of spades, and Moses wondered how the defense would win three tricks, given the strong North-South auction.
    — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
  • For practice, a group of fresh troops dug their spades into a nearby trench line.
    — Siobhán O'Grady and Kostiantyn Khudov, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
  • And to those in the thick of cluster feeding wondering if there's hope on the other side, there is—in spades.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 Nov. 2023
  • This pair does all of the above in spades, fit with a protective case and lenses that take on both UV rays and the blues ones from screen time.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Set on the estate’s 18-hole golf course, Dromoland Lodge gives guests space and privacy in spades.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Details come in spades throughout Based on a True Story.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Nov. 2023
  • This cape coat with an oversized scarf brings it in spades, while a belt at the waist keeps things figure flattering.
    — Sarah Adams, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Plan to sharpen gardening tools, such as spades, trowels, and hoes, at least once a year.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
  • In his humble opinion, Ghanaian hip-hop has come along in spades from the early years of his times in-country.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 1 May 2023
  • This one, with its wide and heavy three legs, had stability in spades, and the parts that clamp onto the bike's seat post are burly enough to lift an 85-pound bike.
    — WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
  • She’s got spunk in spades, and her arc is perhaps the most devastating in a film full of suffering.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • This last realization came home in spades to me on a winter day when Anton was 6.
    — Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The arrival of spring signals the start of breaking out our spades and gloves to revive our gardens after a long winter.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Say goodbye to the dilemma of choosing between style and comfort; these boots offer both in spades.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
  • And lucky for anyone who can get to California, the massive state has hidden gems in spades, serene in their quietude most of the time.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 June 2023
  • For researchers like Cobb who pay close attention to extremes, 2023 already has them in spades.
    — Denise Chow, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2023
  • And the Nordic island nation of Iceland has such natural wonders in spades.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Amsterdam is as pretty as a postcard with charm in spades.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
  • With breathability and sweat-wicking gotten in spades, the fabric of a summer hat shall keep your head cool and therefore your thoughts clear.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 12 June 2023
  • Spring is nearly here, and the current ski season is wrapping up in some locales, however, planning ahead for the next year will pay off in spades.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Cy was declarer at today’s four spades, and West took three high clubs (East discarded a diamond and a heart) and shifted to a trump.
    — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
  • Science shows that workplace connections pay off in spades.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • This pasta features those in spades with ingredients such as chile paste, olives and parmesan.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • The bath wrap has answered my post-shower routine prayers in spades, thanks to its oversized silhouette and handy Velcro closure.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Hawke’s film gets this in spades, spotlighting text drawn from her prayer journals (published in 2013) and quips that are, among her devotees, famous and repeatable.
    — Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 11 May 2024

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