How to Use razor in a Sentence

razor

noun
  • Pull it taut with one hand and use the razor with the other.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • One of her friends even grabs a razor to shave her legs.
    Olivia Bria, refinery29.com, 2 May 2023
  • In the clip, the talk show host is seen buzzing off her hair with someone helping her guide the razor.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023
  • This model sharpens to a razor edge and holds that edge quite well.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Save space in your bag with this mini razor from Venus.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Leaf, on the other hand, makes razors in two sizes—single and triple-blade.
    Erika Veurink, wsj.com, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The other has ceramic rods that will hone that edge to a razor.
    Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But the margin of error between good teams and great teams is razor-thin.
    Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2022
  • For starters, bacteria and fungus that feed off the dead cells on a used razor.
    Abbie Kozolchyk, wsj.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The lore of how painful a Brazilian wax can be has most opting for their trusty razor instead.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2023
  • According to the lawsuit, the script called for Fraga to cut himself with a razor as part of a planned stunt.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Keep in mind that this razor has a 16-hour charge time, which is much longer than any other razor on our list.
    Jack Byram, Health, 5 July 2023
  • Classic vinyl sounds of darkwave, post-punk, Britpop and more echo through the space as heads with razor cut hair sway along.
    Dallas News, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Grackles flit and chatter beyond the razor-wire fences.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2023
  • This was followed by a 13-day vote count, which ended with razor-thin margins in key races.
    Jon Gabriel, CNN, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Speck recommends asking for your bangs to be cut with a razor in order to give them that DIY vibe.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The rich shave butter softens even the coarsest hair for a smooth shave, preventing razor burn.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This razor-sharp knife will become their favorite kitchen tool.
    Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 12 Dec. 2022
  • There are two shaving elements and a middle trimmer so the razor glides over the contours of your face with ease.
    Ellen McAlpine, menshealth.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • But after back-to-back razor thin wins, Higdon believes the Mustangs need to start stronger and finish stronger to put teams away.
    J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2022
  • There were times where that razor-thin path meant certain topics could not be discussed.
    Janell Ross, Time, 3 Jan. 2023
  • For decades, The Times learned, men detained there have used batteries and razors to spark fires to heat food, boil water, smoke drugs or stay warm.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • After a series of razor-thin wins and losses over the last week, the Bulls finished off the Nets with complete confidence.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Even trying my best to tiptoe on a razor’s edge because of simply talking to the mayor.
    Susan McFarland, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2023
  • And again, although not until Manson later takes a razor and ink to his face, there will be a Swastika hanging over the act.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
  • My hair was damaged from straightening treatments and dyes, and my legs were covered in razor nicks.
    Iman Hariri-Kia, Allure, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Using your dermaplaning razor, use short, light strokes while holding the skin taut.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Unlike electric razors, which cut hair at the skin’s surface, these devices won’t lead to stubble.
    Abbie Kozolchyk, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023
  • This liquid splash creates a slick silicone layer over top the skin to shield it from electric razor shaves.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2023
  • What’s the difference between a men’s razor and a women’s razor?
    Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023

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