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Recent Examples of cuticle
Think of it as giving your strands a serious drink of water from the inside out, sealing the cuticle shut and locking in that silky, luminous finish that no dry shampoo or serum can replicate.
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Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
To prevent this, Stenson suggests shampooing and conditioning with lukewarm water as opposed to super hot, then ending with a cool rinse to seal your cuticle at the end.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
One key adaptation was a waxy coating, called a cuticle, which helped keep water inside the plant.
—Erin Potter, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
With heat, the supergloss formula seals the cuticle and adds a layer of shine that will last up to three washes.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
To prevent this, Stenson suggests shampooing and conditioning with lukewarm water as opposed to super hot, then ending with a cool rinse to seal your cuticle at the end.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
One key adaptation was a waxy coating, called a cuticle, which helped keep water inside the plant.
—Erin Potter, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
With heat, the supergloss formula seals the cuticle and adds a layer of shine that will last up to three washes.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
Noun
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At an earlier point in the video, Jones is plunged into a bathtub of white paint, seemingly in a mockery of cosmetic skin-lightening.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The elixir, which contains popular beauty care ingredients including squalane, moringa, prickly pear, and antioxidant-rich plant extracts, aims to protect the skin's barrier, keep the skin hydrated, and improve overall health.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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These efforts worked — but only as a temporary shield.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Warren used the Brink’s driver as a shield and pointed his gun at the guard.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With a stick, Stu drew a plate in the mud alongside the puddle.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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No one in the major leagues has more plate appearances without a home run in 2026.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump and the first lady were initially shielded by his detail behind armored plating placed on the stage.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Gold plating, after all, is only a thin veneer.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Guardians are aiming to push the envelope more, too.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The real twist here is a disadvantage because, in losing, Christian has to take an envelope back to camp and read its contents in front of his tribe mates.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California State Lottery district office or by mail.—
Don Sweeney
April 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kids will be quick to catch on that the narrator and his father are playing a game of hide and seek, occasionally roping the family dog into the fun, and giving readers a chance to play along through clever design choices and illustrations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Having both metals arranged in this way turns the stinger into a biological spear capable of punching through tough hides or exoskeletons of prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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