reapplication
noun
re·ap·pli·ca·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 
plural reapplications
: a second or renewed application : the act or an instance of reapplying
… he plans to reapply in the spring, when his patio permit is up for reapplication.—
Stephanie Menders
Stephanie MendersThere are some sunscreens designed to be water/sweat proof; typically those products still recommend reapplication every 40-80 minutes.—Katie Savio
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Achieving a natural-looking finish requires just a dot of product, while the brand's Micro-fil technology ensures even color that takes you from day to night—no reapplication needed.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
After applying the foundation in the early AM, my end-of-day touch-ups before heading out of the office were a limited to blush and blotting (versus more in-depth reapplication).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Protective coatings wear away with time and use, making regular reapplication a good way to keep winter boots in good condition.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The department did not mention any reapplication requirements, USA TODAY reported.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
After applying the foundation in the early AM, my end-of-day touch-ups before heading out of the office were a limited to blush and blotting (versus more in-depth reapplication).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Protective coatings wear away with time and use, making regular reapplication a good way to keep winter boots in good condition.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The department did not mention any reapplication requirements, USA TODAY reported.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Reapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapplication. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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