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.—
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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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Here’s what the experts recommend, why midday reapplication matters and the tools that actually work over a finished face.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Ever since the reapplication of W to English, the language has put the letter to a great many uses.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
And give people an inch of wiggle room on sunscreen reapplication?
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Kara McGrath,
Allure,
16 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Ever since the reapplication of W to English, the language has put the letter to a great many uses.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
And give people an inch of wiggle room on sunscreen reapplication?
—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reapplication
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“Reapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapplication. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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