cuticle

noun

Definition of cuticlenext
as in skin

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Recent Examples of cuticle Skip aggressive cuticle cutting. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Many sets ship with everything needed for application, including a file, buffer, cuticle stick and glue, which means a full manicure can take minutes instead of an afternoon. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 The formula uses argan oil, amino acids, and keratin-like proteins to smooth split ends, strengthen the cuticle, and boost shine. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 The spray has peptides and polymers to increase hair diameter and lend fullness, along with amino acids for cuticle repair and scalp nourishment. — Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
  1. skin
  2. shield
  3. plate
  4. carapace
  5. plating
  6. envelope
  7. mail
  8. hide
Noun
  • Additionally, thin or fragile skin can tear or simply not hold designs as well as younger, more elastic skin.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Initial side effects like dryness or redness are common, often indicating skin adjustment rather than a negative reaction.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of skin
Noun
  • Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Digital shield firewall with central computer processor and futuristic motherboard.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • The carapace must be longer than 3 inches, and the lobsters must be measured while in the water.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • The carapace, the lobster part that is not the tail, must be greater than three inches long.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of carapace
Noun
  • Crafted from stainless steel with a durable 14-karat gold PVD coating that's up to 10 times stronger than traditional plating, these pieces are designed to resist water, sweat, lotions and everyday wear without tarnishing or turning your skin green.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Handset by Pandora’s artisans, the pieces from the collection charms are detailed with 14-karat gold-plating.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of plating
Noun
  • After all, there are all sorts of new envelope-pushing and experimental movies to explore.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • With no envelope or subject line, prospects see your message immediately.
    — Michael Tasner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of envelope
Noun
  • Smith remembers eating Spam three times a day while his father worked odd jobs, including driving a taxi, before eventually scraping together enough money to launch a mail-order hosiery business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • There could be a time crunch, however, as general election mail ballots would start being printed at the end of August.
    — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • Meanwhile, remaining hides, skulls, and hoofs could be made into glue.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026
  • The update removes cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of regulation, along with re-treaded tires, soybeans for sowing, articles of vulcanized rubber, conveyor and transmission belts, and aircraft and automobile seats.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of hide

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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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