How to Use stick-on in a Sentence

stick-on

adjective
  • There was a world where the clothes could have been ugly like big velcro stick-on clothes.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The set also comes with black stick-on labels to mark your preserves.
    — Jonathan Bender, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Minten then went stick-on-puck to force Stutzle out of the zone and regroup.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • These stick-on freckles are all over social media, with all ages trying out the trend.
    — Jessie Quinn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • True had a clover painted on her face, while Dream's face was covered with green stick-on jewels.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Add hair pearl pins all throughout the braids and stick-on pearls along the sides of the head for a regal finishing touch.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 9 July 2024
  • Pair it with these stick-on draft stoppers that attach to the bottom of your doors for even more protection.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Phone wallets can vary from a simple stick-on sleeve to full-on crossbody cases with a detachable strap.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • Accent the creamy light pink and shimmery bronze with stick-on sweaters, skis, a roaring fire, snow boots, trees, ski goggles, and more.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Childproof the car doors and put stick-on alarms on them so a child cannot get inside the vehicle without your knowledge.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 25 June 2024
  • Underarm pads Davood shares that stick-on underarm pads will ensure that your sweat won't soak through your dress.
    — Seventeen, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Clips to manage the cables — which come with stick-on adhesive or can be nailed on — are also included.
    — Katie Begley, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The actor also donned stick-on jewels shaped like a heart around his eye as an ode to Swift’s Lover cover.
    — Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
  • PopSockets are a popular stick-on tool that can be used to hold your phone more stably or as a kickstand.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • The pair felt camaraderie from fellow concert-goers, who passed out stick-on jewels and perler bead crafts.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Or, to make the process even easier, order large, stick-on sample squares that can be peeled off afterward (many paint brands now offer these).
    — Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2025
  • The first part comes from installing a waterproof stick-on layer to a roof to prevent rain from getting through, even if the wind strips away some shingles.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 June 2025
  • Think of them like miniature stick-on bras, but specifically for nipple coverage — stick them on, then peel them off to use again later.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, seventeen.com, 13 May 2023
  • For high-traffic areas that don’t have electrical outlets, try a trio of stick-on, rechargeable, motion-sensor night lights.
    — Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Koopala’s rechargeable, stick-on task light illuminates tricky spots around the home that could use extra light without the hassle of cords or hardwiring.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Traditionally, backless bras refer to an adhesive style with stick-on cups.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Sometimes our homes aren’t built with the most optimal lighting, but these stick-on LED lights can solve that issue.
    — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The test uses a Tasso device—a painless, stick-on patch that draws blood in 10 minutes from a woman’s upper arm.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • From simple bumper magnets to stick-on side mirrors, here are the top teen driving safety products from parents of teenage drivers, starting at $6.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Sep. 2024
  • The kit also includes stick-on magnetic rings for people who don’t have a MagSafe-compatible phone.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Or simply douse yourself in glitter and stick-on jewels — just don’t forget to draw Swift’s iconic lucky number 13 on the back of your hand.
    — Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Though inherently temporary, stick-on treatments could shift the beauty and wellness world more permanently.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Curiously, none of the new products — a light switch, dimmer switch, plug, and a stick-on-the-wall three-button scene controller — are slated for future Matter support.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2023
  • True, who Kardashian shares with ex Tristan Thompson, had a clover painted on her face, while Dream's face was covered with green stick-on jewels.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Dressed in jeans and a blue cardigan (over several other shirts) and rocking some stick-on jewels under his right eye, Jin strikes a series of smoldering rock star poses against the bright blue sky.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024

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