How to Use eyelid in a Sentence

eyelid

noun
Definition of eyelidnext
  • Makeup artists hate a shiny T-zone but love a shiny eyelid.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 13 Sep. 2017
  • Due to the anatomy of the eye and eyelids, the contact lens cannot go behind the eye.
    — Christopher J. Rapuano, Philly.com, 13 Aug. 2017
  • With a light hand, draw random, crooked lines down your face starting from your eyelids down to your cheeks.
    — Julianne Carell, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2017
  • As the owner of a very, very oily pair of eyelids, creamy stick shadows are my everything.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Following the arch of your eyelid’s crease, trace the pencil slightly above.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 14 Sep. 2017
  • The officer again lifts his eyelid and proceeds to pinch him at 9:13.
    — Carol Robinson, AL.com, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Raising of the eyelids to show more whites of the eyes is also found in expressions of anger, fear and surprise.
    — Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2017
  • For eyes, use table tennis balls with black sticker pupils and halved mini cupcake liners as eyelids.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
  • This allows light to leak through the eyelid, which stimulates the neurons to keep reporting the image.
    — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 21 Oct. 2017
  • The area around his lower eyelids was especially troubling.
    — Matthew Klam, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Step one: Take Liar (a medium metallic mauve shimmer) and pack the color on the inner third of your eyelid.
    — Alison Smith, Philly.com, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Highlighting your eyelids is very similar to highlighting your face.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 6 Oct. 2017
  • With an inky-black eyeliner pencil, tightline your eyes and trace the color into the outer-V of your eyelid.
    — Julianne Carell, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2017
  • Everything in this palette is made with the best quality coconut oil, with flattering tints that can be blended across eyelids and lips.
    — Diana Tsui and Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Most cases of eyelid twitching don’t need to be evaluated by a doctor, Dr. Maszczak says.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 25 Aug. 2017
  • Slurred speech, drooping eyelids, double vision, dry mouth and muscle weakness are among botulism's symptoms.
    — Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2017
  • At 9:02, the officer put his hand on McNabb's forehead and briefly opened his left eyelid.
    — Carol Robinson, AL.com, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Your eyelid is no longer completely closing over your eye, leaving the surface partially exposed and evaporating your tears vulnerable.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
  • That side of her face now looked flat and droopy, like her eyelid.
    — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Its eyelids are sealed, a stitch of linen on the lower lid.
    — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 29 May 2018
  • The impact of the bean bag also tore off a third of Sanders’ eyelid.
    — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 23 June 2020
  • With a cut over his eye on his eyelid, Payne had just made a shot to put the Suns up one.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The eyes as well: Mark gave him a droopy boxer’s eyelid.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
  • If a guy were to leave the house with his top off, nobody would bat an eyelid.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Beyond the black hair and hat, the songstress' eyelids are decked with glitter.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Deer that have died from EHD may have a swollen tongue, eyelids, neck, or head.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Be sure to look for ticks around the tail, ear and eyelids, and under the front legs, back legs and between the toes.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Be sure to look for ticks around the tail, ears and eyelids, and under the front legs, back legs and between the toes.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024
  • Be sure to look for ticks around the tail, ears and eyelids, and under the front legs, back legs and between the toes.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2023
  • Half her nose, her eyelids had been ripped from the bone and had moved sideways.
    — Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023

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