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Recent Examples of activator
The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement.
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Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
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Georgia Day,
Vogue,
24 Nov. 2025
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activator
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Some catalysts spark sharp one-day rallies, while others unfold over weeks or even months as investors reassess a company's long-term prospects.
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The investment bank said stocks like Williams-Sonoma can go higher and have myriad of positive catalysts ahead.
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An integrated 2,800-W gasoline generator is available optionally and comes complete with an on/off switch in the driver's cab.
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The two-part procedure involves implanting thin electrodes into precise areas of the brain linked to Tourette symptoms, then connecting them under the skin to a pulse generator near the collarbone.
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Even in Moscow, extraordinary scenes are emerging of cars and trucks lining up outside gas stations, with some drivers waiting for hours with no guarantee of being able to fill up.
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The fireworks event is an important economic driver in a year when Big Bear saw less snow than usual during its peak winter months, the travel organization said.
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These systems exchange information, trigger actions and surface issues automatically.
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Like other cockroaches, Turkestan cockroaches can spread disease and trigger allergies, Clark Pest Control said.
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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Contact certain people about the debt Debt collectors are generally permitted to contact the executor, administrator or personal representative handling the estate.
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The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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“Activator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activator. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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