How to Use sunburn in a Sentence

sunburn

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  • He was sunburned and in shock, still wearing the same clothes from the fire.
    — Tim Arango, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The child’s head, sunburned under the blond velvet, rested on the woman’s strong arm.
    — Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 9 July 2017
  • If Tuohy were running barefoot, the bottom of her feet might be sunburned by the end of a long race.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 June 2018
  • Your eyes, like your skin, can get sunburned when they’re exposed to too much sunlight.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Nov. 2018
  • Some body parts are more likely to get sunburned than others.
    — Claire Gillespie, Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Made from quick-drying 100 percent polyester, the lightweight top is built for water sports, trips to the beach, or lounging by the pool — and you won’t get sunburned.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • The line between sun-kissed and sunburned, one of the summer’s most alluring and dangerous games, is a thin one.
    — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2017
  • Taking out a lot of branches in the summer also risks the tree being exposed to sun scald or sunburn.
    — Amaris Encinas, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2022
  • Grapes can also dry out when sunburned, which can result in brown, bitter wines.
    — Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Soon after, a sweaty set of meaty, sunburned shoulders disappeared into the back of the building.
    — Dallasnews.com Staff, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • Ultraviolet rays from the sun cause sunburns and can increase your risk for skin cancer over time, the CDC says.
    — Allie Kelly, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • The guns provide a superficial measure, the report noted, that can vary if a person is sunburned or has just come in from outside.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2020
  • Sunscald - Green tomatoes can get sunburned if exposed.
    — Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 11 June 2017
  • The group is thoroughly sunburned, and thoroughly loving it.
    — Oliver Horovitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2017
  • His parents were coming off a fun weekend on a boat on picturesque Big Bear Lake getting sunburned and eating barbecue.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2023
  • But too much time spent basking in the sun’s ultraviolet rays can lead to sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, cataracts and wrinkles.
    — Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 25 Sep. 2018
  • The claim: Getting sunburned is a mindset; the sun does not cause skin cancer A March 3 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) displays several images of humans and the sun.
    — Eleanor McCrary, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2023
  • When the tree is exposed to too much sunlight and heat, without sufficient moisture, parts of the tree or the entire tree can sunburn, resulting in tree damage or the tree completely dying.
    — Jennifer Gray, CNN, 6 Dec. 2021
  • So what's a girl (or guy) to do when faced with the dilemma of choosing a quick getaway in the months usually affiliated with debauchery, floating cocktails, and sunburns even worse than the all-day hangover?
    — Marie Claire, 5 May 2010
  • Upon rescue, officials said the man was out of water, severely sunburned and only had a small light without other supplies.
    — Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Light- or short-coated dogs can get sunburned, so ask your vet for recommendations on canine sunscreen because some human sunscreens are toxic if your pet licks them off.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 12 Feb. 2019
  • As the battle went on, tired and sunburned senior officers from the Seventh Marine Regiment, who have been playing the role of the enemy, offered up an assessment of their foe from their reserve command post.
    — John Ismay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Key Takeaways Getting sunburned five times can more than double your risk of developing skin cancer, but any sun damage at all can contribute to the potential for long-term effects.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 22 June 2023
  • In fact, in a recent interview about Black Panther, Angela Bassett said that some actors' eyes were sunburned while filming the waterfall scene, because the reflection was so intense.
    — refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2018
  • According to Yahoo Lifestyle, 17-year-old Lizzy Martinez opted to go braless to spare her recently sunburned shoulders.
    — Mekita Rivas, Teen Vogue, 9 Apr. 2018
  • There may be lingering pain, soreness, or sensitivity after a tattoo, which can feel similar to sunburn or a bruise.
    — Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, 2 Jan. 2019
  • All four divers were sunburned and dehydrated, but otherwise uninjured.
    — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Applying sunscreen to the entire area predisposed to sunburn is strongly recommended.
    — Patty Khuly, miamiherald, 3 May 2018
  • Skin is important here, not just its color but its texture as Josephine, for example, goes from elegant sophisticate to sweaty, sunburned, frizzy virago increasingly swollen with pregnancy and angry mosquito bites.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2023
  • He was sunburned and in shock, still wearing the same clothes from the fire.
    — Tim Arango, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2023
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sunburn

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  • How to get rid of sunburn on your face and body fast: 1.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2022
  • Leave low branches on the tree to protect the trunk from sunburn.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2021
  • Of course, the best thing is to not allow the sunburn to happen in the first place—here’s how to make that happen.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 5 May 2021
  • Block, run and catch Allar smiled through a mild sunburn when asked about the team’s tight ends.
    — Travis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023
  • No one wants to ruin a trip with a bad (and preventable) sunburn.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 28 May 2022
  • More life advice from Joris: avoid a sunburn at all costs.
    — Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Even when the air is cool, a sunburn is still possible.
    — Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2022
  • The horrible burn that comes with the treatment stinks, too -- way worse than the sunburn that every kid got in the 1970s.
    — Meg Jacobs, CNN, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The key to nailing the sunburn blush trend is to use a silky, creamy blush in a vibrant red or pink that has a touch of shimmer to it.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022
  • On top of that, a 3-inch brim and UPF 50 sun protection work like a charm to prevent sunburn.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Once again, the goal here is to reduce your exposure to sunburns across your life span, Hawk says.
    — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Such has been the case for the now-viral sunburn blush look, which has racked up nearly 100 million views on the platform.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 16 June 2022
  • The sunburn appears on the back of his head, where the trucker mesh panels allow sunlight to stream through.
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 20 Mar. 2022
  • Don’t be surprised if, for the first hour or so after treatment, your face looks quite red and feels like a bad sunburn.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2022
  • Don't even think about heading out without sunscreen—a sunburn will make the heat wave much worse.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 June 2023
  • White bodies in various stages of sunburn and tan splash in the pool, move around its perimeter.
    — Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022
  • His sunburn was itchy, not painful, and lasted an hour or two, sometimes a little more.
    — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 6 July 2023
  • Dampness comes with summer, along with sweat and sunburn.
    — Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 20 July 2022
  • My forehead makeup had long since wiped off, giving way to a fresh sunburn.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022
  • After all, snow and ice reflect UV rays, raising your chances of sunburn.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 15 Nov. 2022
  • About fishing for perch and floating in a rowboat in the middle of the bay with a good book and a perpetual sunburn.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2021
  • His face was flushed red, similar to a sunburn, police said.
    — Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2021
  • There’s the six-tone Fitzpatrick scale used to assess sunburn risk, which doesn’t have nearly enough dark colors.
    — Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 16 Dec. 2022
  • For a cooling effect to combat puffiness, a sunburn, or a migraine, a face roller that can be chilled would be your best bet.
    — Lauren Manaker, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • One of the biggest risk factors for melanoma is previous sunburn.
    — Andrea Atkins, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Among his particular skills: finding the scams and cons that lurk behind the sunburns and the melting frozen custard of the boardwalk.
    — Dan Barry, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2023
  • In the cities, motorists donned face coverings and sleeves to protect themselves from sunburn.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Did Justin hit him so hard that his skin started flaking, or is Michael A. also dealing with a bad sunburn?
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 July 2021
  • But if placed in an area that does not get partial shade, the flowers will experience sunburn.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
  • An editor from Buy Side makes sure to pack it on vacation just in case of accidental sunburn.
    — Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023

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