How to Use spade in a Sentence

spade

noun
  • For decades, Gosling has been bringing movie star charisma in spades.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
  • The nubby fabric has cozy vibes in spades, but the sole is ready for stepping outdoors.
    — Leah Melby Clinton, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023
  • This cape coat with an oversized scarf brings it in spades, while a belt at the waist keeps things figure flattering.
    — Sarah Adams, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • And to those in the thick of cluster feeding wondering if there's hope on the other side, there is—in spades.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Say goodbye to the dilemma of choosing between style and comfort; these boots offer both in spades.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
  • This pasta features those in spades with ingredients such as chile paste, olives and parmesan.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • This last realization came home in spades to me on a winter day when Anton was 6.
    — Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
  • In his humble opinion, Ghanaian hip-hop has come along in spades from the early years of his times in-country.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 1 May 2023
  • Everything is carefully made and has that classic, French cool factor in spades.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2021
  • Organization is key when traveling, and this suitcase has it in spades.
    — Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Yet the show delivered entertainment and emotion in spades, if not surprise.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
  • This pair does all of the above in spades, fit with a protective case and lenses that take on both UV rays and the blues ones from screen time.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Best-sellers are on sale in spades, including this fleece throw blanket and this clothing steamer that’s compact for travel.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Set on the estate’s 18-hole golf course, Dromoland Lodge gives guests space and privacy in spades.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Spring is nearly here, and the current ski season is wrapping up in some locales, however, planning ahead for the next year will pay off in spades.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Especially someone with grit and goal-scoring ability, which Bertuzzi has in spades.
    — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2023
  • This one, with its wide and heavy three legs, had stability in spades, and the parts that clamp onto the bike's seat post are burly enough to lift an 85-pound bike.
    — WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Through her words, Reid paints an exceptional picture of a group of musicians with talent and charisma in spades.
    — Nadine Zylberberg, ELLE, 3 Mar. 2023
  • For researchers like Cobb who pay close attention to extremes, 2023 already has them in spades.
    — Denise Chow, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The bath wrap has answered my post-shower routine prayers in spades, thanks to its oversized silhouette and handy Velcro closure.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 June 2023
  • Flo’s boasts character in spades, from the sandy boardwalk entryway to the nautical ephemera decorating its walls.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Hawke’s film gets this in spades, spotlighting text drawn from her prayer journals (published in 2013) and quips that are, among her devotees, famous and repeatable.
    — Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 11 May 2024

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