texturize

verb

tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing

transitive verb

: texture

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Only instead of letting the shade swap speak for itself like both Hailey Bieber and Ella Bright have, Turner texturized the transformation with voluminous barrel curls straight from the big book of ’80s beauty. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Get more height and texture with volumizing mousse or texturizing spray. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 The video showed the broadcast journalist, 47, before and after his cut, which was texturized using a twist racket. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Unlike previous films that felt more like video games, the graphics felt so realistic and texturized perfectly. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for texturize

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of texturize was in 1933

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“Texturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/texturize. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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texturize

verb
tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing
: texture entry 2
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