How to Use thong in a Sentence

thong

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  • Shapewear comes in all forms, from bodysuits to slips to thongs.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in Mind This thong isn't the best pick for heavier flows or days.
    — Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
  • The actress let her thong to all the talking, peeking out in the open back of the floor-length dress.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Fletcher paired the top with pants that have a thong design.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Peaking just above the trousers' gold-chain design was the thin straps of her black thong.
    — Whitney Perry, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Pair it with the matching garter and thong to create a look that’s swoon-worthy.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • For her, thong-baring isn’t a trend at all, but a staple.
    — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2020
  • That theme seems more strained than the thong on Lorde’s new album cover.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 June 2021
  • So pull on your gauchos, let your thong show, and gitchie gitchie ya ya da da.
    — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The crew goes balls to the wall — or to the thong, in Jake’s case — on their ’80s outfits, to Ronnie and the rest of the guests’ entertainment.
    — Justin Curto, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2021
  • My second favorite, and a true surprise, was the thong.
    — Marshall Bright, refinery29.com, 6 Oct. 2020
  • So, go for a snug fit with full coverage, this is no time for a thong, ok?
    — Noel Cody, Essence, 22 Dec. 2020
  • When a crowd of party-goers squeezes by us, my cheek nearly grazes the ass cheek of a stranger in a thong.
    — Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2023
  • There have been whispers of the visible thong on the runway for some time now.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2020
  • The straps of the bra are made of light pink satin ribbon with little bows, and the thong also comes with ribbon, too.
    — Carrie Wittme, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Posing in a stunning Givenchy dress with a very low-cut back, Kim showed off her red string thong.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Oct. 2020
  • The low waist line allowed for her black thong straps to peek out from underneath and over her hips.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Lebasi made the look her own by wearing a fuchsia thong that shone through a vintage Dior dress with the tags still on it.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2021
  • In one snap, the star lounged on a sun bed while wearing a yellow thong bikini and reading a book.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The vlogger wore a full cowboy ensemble and a thong over her pants.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 9 Mar. 2020
  • Then, polish off the look with a pair of low-slung trousers from St. Agni and thong sandals from Mango.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • At Bally, too, there were low-cut, baggy jeans, as well as a visible thong at the back of a gown.
    — Rory Satran, WSJ, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Made of a stretchy-soft lace, the thong is one-size-fits-all, sits comfortably low on the hips, and has a flattering V-front and V-back.
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 22 June 2020
  • Kylie posed on her couch wearing a green satin bra and matching thong, hiked allll the way up.
    — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Wearing thongs may lead to changes in your vaginal discharge.
    — Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, the thong style and seamless finish means there are no unsightly panty lines on show.
    — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The snap showed the supermodel in a sheer thong bodysuit facing away from the camera.
    — Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Health.com, 6 July 2021
  • Here are a few shots from the event, in case you weren't tuned in: Ciara shows off in a naked dress and thong at the Oscars afterparty.
    — Women's Health, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Styling-wise, few shoes are sleeker than a heeled thong sandal; and same goes for this roomy woven tote bag and pair of dramatic earrings.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
  • That outfit turns out to be quite the antithesis to his and Richard Lewis’s therapist, who shows up oceanside in a DayGlo thong.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2024

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