preened

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He preened, he hugged, he shook hands and hobnobbed with legends and politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2024

So if you happen to raise an orphan like we did with Alfie, that desire to be preened is very relatable.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

Some guests — who preened in eye-popping colors, aggressive patterns, velvet slippers and stiletto heels — were art-struck.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2022

The performances viewers see are not mimed to a studio recording that was made in advance and preened to perfection with editing.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2021

Frightful shook out her feathers and preened and oiled them.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George