How to Use lowdown in a Sentence

lowdown

1 of 2 noun
  • But for the lowdown on the movies most worth watching, this is the list for you.
    — Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, 28 May 2020
  • Here, the lowdown from experts on what castor oil can — and can't — do for your hair.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • Neumann stops at a picnic table with four old-timers to get the lowdown.
    — Rick Paulas, SFChronicle.com, 12 June 2019
  • Get the lowdown from the pros right here, from the costs to the commitment level.
    — Wendy Sy, Allure, 27 May 2022
  • Here are some stories that can give you the lowdown on the area's housing market.
    — azcentral, 4 June 2021
  • To get the full itinerary lowdown and to reserve your spot, click the link in my bio!
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 23 Apr. 2018
  • His memoirs of more than a million words give readers the lowdown on the high life of the time.
    — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Christopher helps his wife bathe and then tucks her back into bed, giving her the day’s lowdown.
    — Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati.com, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Below, Lisa gives us the lowdown on what makes a cultural icon of our times tick.
    — Taylor Glasby, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Tiffany had to get the lowdown and of course went right up to Beyoncé to get the scoop.
    — Connor Whittum, Billboard, 26 June 2018
  • Customers pair up with locals from prospective towns, who then give the lowdown on the goings-on.
    — Ron Lieber, Town & Country, 19 May 2017
  • Here's a helpful Pride calendar that will give you the lowdown.
    — Seventeen, 14 June 2019
  • For the lowdown on this easy, sweet bread, head to Voraciously.
    — Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2019
  • Late at night, Jack gets out of bed, gets the lowdown from Randall about his date and cleans up around the house.
    — Becky Krystal, chicagotribune.com, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Follow along for the lowdown on seven Twin Cities drive-in options.
    — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 29 July 2020
  • Keep reading for the lowdown on all of these Netflix treats, complete with trailers.
    — Kathryn Lindsay, refinery29.com, 5 July 2019
  • Here's the lowdown on all that happened inside the hottest Coachella parties this year.
    — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE.com, 17 Apr. 2022
  • Here’s the lowdown, along with our recs for the four best masks on the market to protect against the Omicron variant.
    — Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Here’s the lowdown on the biggest moneymakers from the great beyond.
    — Abigail Freeman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2021
  • Jamie and Jim give listeners the lowdown on other things to do in Bandon.
    — oregonlive, 29 July 2021
  • Here, the lowdown on three common foot issues, the likely causes, and how to ease the discomfort.
    — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Here’s the lowdown on the tools that will make everything that comes out of your kitchen better for you─all for less than 100 bucks.
    — Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Ahead, the lowdown on natural wine, the trendy drink (which dates back to the 15th century), plus the best options to shop online.
    — Erin Parker, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2021
  • From the Seaport to the suburbs, Globe correspondent Kara Baskin has the lowdown.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Refinery29 caught up with Peggy Zabakolas and Noel Roberts, two of the estate agents with the most beef between them, to get the lowdown on each other and the rest of the stars.
    — Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, 27 Aug. 2020

low-down

2 of 2 adjective
  • And that’s just counting the low-down and dirtiest tanking teams.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • But Alliant has a better array of low-down-payment options.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
  • However, there are better options for those looking for a low-down payment mortgage.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Deadline sat down with Bennett in advance of this year’s event to get the low-down on what 2026’s edition has to offer.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Knock the gear lever back to ‘S’ to raise the revs, nail the throttle and the Puma ST takes off with a bit of flair thanks to its low-down torque.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • For a good while, though, Schnabel streamlines it into an entertainingly low-down saga of the place where violent crime meets poetic passion.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The stars also gave Deadline the low-down on the movie ahead of its world premiere tonight (Friday) at the Toronto Film Festival.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Visitors—particularly history buffs—should start their trip with a stop by local historical sites to get the low-down on Camden’s beginnings.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Sigrid's Guide to Norway, From Svalbard to Oslo The singer gives us the low-down on her favorite spots in her native Norway.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • On top of that, Rocket also offers a proprietary low-down payment loan for first-time homebuyers called ONE+ by Rocket Mortgage.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Lucy Smith, Director of the Entertainment Division of RX France, finds time ahead of the market to give Deadline the low-down.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
  • While the majority of FHA borrowers have credit scores of 600 or higher, a score of 580 is acceptable for a low-down-payment FHA mortgage.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • Against that backdrop, and as distribution and acquisition execs prepare for the trip to Le Havre, Unifrance Executive Director, Daniela Elstner, and Director of Audiovisual, Sarah Hemar, gave Deadline the low-down on the 2025 edition.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025

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