cuticle

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Recent Examples of cuticle Kudo started off by trimming the cuticles and prepping the nails with the brand’s Nail Prep. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 Liquid protein and provitamin B5 help fill in over-porous areas of the cuticle, making hair smoother, less prone to breakage, and easier to style. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025 Nail clippers, metal files, cuticle pushers, and other tools are all dishwasher-safe. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025 Think of it as an almighty healer powered by hydrolyzed rice, sea buckthorn oil, and other ancient remedies that aid in decreasing breakage by sealing the cuticle and filling the holes that can develop in your hair on a micro level. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
Noun
  • Affected cosmetics that are applied to the skin or eyes may lead to skin irritation, infection, or other adverse reactions.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Jenner's ensemble at The Moment consisted of a silk ball skirt with a ruffled halter top and skin in between.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As an Earth-orbiting spacecraft descends, temperatures of up to 3,500°F bloom across the heat shield at the bottom of the capsule.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Or the good swarm comes to your aid and serves as your shield and protector.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Hellrigl is responsible for the food at the conference, and her touch is everywhere — bamboo utensils, paper plates, plastic-free coffee cups — along with the fresh fruit and whole-grain veggie kiosks lining the hallways.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.
    Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Iron plating, towering masts, narrow sleeping quarters, and vast engine rooms combine to tell the story of a navy undergoing radical technological change.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • For all the evident care in this dish, its plating is boldly plain—beige on beige.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • General Electric famously had an envelope with the names of replacement CEOs should something unexpected happen to either Jack Welch or Jeff Immelt.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Englander also accepted $5,000 in cash, in an envelope, at a golf tournament in Palm Springs.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • California refunds sent by mail can take up to three months to arrive, the California Franchise Tax Board said.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In the past, Democrats have pushed expansive voting proposals, including no-excuse mail-in voting and universal voter registration, and have come close to passing them, except for the 60-vote obstacle presented by the filibuster.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Like a bear hide, these heavyweight AS Colour hoodies are oversized for a relaxed fit.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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