cleanser

Definition of cleansernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser That means swapping out face washes with active ingredients for a gentle cleanser. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 The other competitions feel like palate cleansers; the Premier League feels like a gruelling march towards gratification. James McNicholas, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Zero Pore Capsule Cleansing Foam Review after review on Amazon sings this cleanser’s praises. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026 Martha’s approach, on the other hand, favors a tried-and-true natural cleanser. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanser
soap
Noun
  • Hudson’s eyebrows were also noticeably thicker, not quite soap brows but close.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The handwash sink next to the front counter had soap but also food debris inside the sink, which a) says it’s being used for something besides handwashing and b) begs questioning how often it’s used for handwashing if the food debris doesn’t get washed away by water.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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