cleanser

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

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Recent Examples of cleanser Anua’s powder-to-foam formula can be used as a traditional cleanser or mixed with toner for a satisfying face mask. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026 Do not use soap and water to wash your face and rely on more gentle cleansers. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Video games are Whitehead’s usual palate cleanser between projects, but lately he’s been cutting back. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Pattern’s Hydration Shampoo is a creamy cleanser that washes away buildup while replenishing moisture. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
    Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The space had hosted ABC soap All My Children for a run as well as several Netflix productions for shoots, including sitcom Lady Dynamite and sketch comedy W/ Bob & David.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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