How to Use upholstery in a Sentence

upholstery

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  • He learned upholstery from his father.
  • The upholstery is a durable polyester, which holds up well against rips and tears.
    — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2023
  • For the walls, Collins went with a light, creamy pink upholstery and drapes in the same fabric.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The suit was huge, made out of lightweight foam, like upholstery foam.
    — Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Remove it and the upholstery will be like new for your preschooler.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Parents, 15 June 2023
  • Shop the sleek seat in three frame colors and five upholstery options, all for 20% off through Sept. 20.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • One of my pet peeves is the use of high-performance upholstery fabric.
    — Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2023
  • The dark wood legs create a lovely contrast to the lighter upholstery colors like gray, teal, and light blue.
    — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The throne itself is made of carved and gilded wood with light blue velvet upholstery.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • It’s equipped with three cleaning modes that can be used on low-pile carpet, upholstery, and hard floors like wood and tile.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The bed’s frame is made of solid and manufactured wood, and the linen upholstery gives it a polished look.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • For instance, attach the crevice brush to clean in between couch cushions or the small brush to use across upholstery like drapes.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Keep a lint roller handy to quickly remove cat or dog fuzz from upholstery.
    — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The frame is made out of wood—real and manufactured—and the upholstery is filled with foam for added cushion.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Have fun with things like upholstery, headboards, and curtains, as Brooke Crew did here.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 19 July 2023
  • As Bauer retires, he’s poised to travel more with his wife and focus on his upholstery art.
    — David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
  • This armchair has all the makings of a classic easy chair: wood frame, neutral upholstery and a roomy wide seat.
    — Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The cushions are foam inside of a polyester weave upholstery that's available in five colors.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 12 Dec. 2022
  • High suction may stick to surfaces such as upholstery or high chairs.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 July 2023
  • Attendees are encouraged to open doors, hoods and trunks, sit inside the cars and get a feel for the controls and upholstery.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023
  • To target stubborn pet hair on upholstery, use the pet multi tool.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Inside, the base model's cloth upholstery and standard equipment is based on the Ram 1500 Rebel.
    — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Expect lots of gray upholstery with splashes of deep blue and maroon.
    — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The wide armchair has a tight-weave upholstery that is stain-resistant and pet-friendly.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The cleaner can tackle all sorts of stains and spills on carpets and upholstery, so furniture and car seats can get in on the action, too.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Attach the crevice nozzle to clean window sills, stairs, and furniture, or opt for the brush tool to clean dusty surfaces and upholstery.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Use the upholstery attachment hose on your vacuum or a soft brush to gently lift away dirt and dust.
    — Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024
  • In a second stunning room setting at Laine, the walls were a calming aqua, and there were touches of red in the upholstery fabrics and artwork.
    — Vicki Payne, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The upholstery is basically different whites with blues and greens, and there’s a little bit of this kind of pale minty green.
    — Vulture, 30 Jan. 2024
  • One of Brandt’s friends, Sam Klemick, designed the piece, while the Italian sofa features original upholstery from the 1970s.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2023

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