Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrocation
Noun
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The shrimp are coated in garlic cream and bourbon-butter sauce, with the orzo providing an ideal base to capture these flavors.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Jesse's asparagus and endive salad with the Comté cream.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
30 Apr. 2024
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In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog.—
Justin Beal,
Harper's Magazine,
14 Dec. 2022
Noun
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After Mary was arrested, Michelle and Kaj bought her items from the commissary online: a tube of cocoa-butter lotion, a pack of playing cards, some Kraft jalapeño spread, a flour tortilla, and a pair of reading glasses.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Crafted from lightweight, sturdy beechwood, this pro-kneading, lymphatic-draining tool is designed with soft, rounded edges that make for comfy gliding across your skin (go ahead and pair it with a serum or lotion for extra slip).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The connection likely arose because of the thick, rich texture of cream, resembling ointments used for anointing.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The vet prescribed the cat can ointment called Animax.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The kit includes a daily cleanser, makeup cleansing balm, hydrating booster drops, and face and eye cream.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Aloes were calming balms in ancient times, and that is still the case today.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Step 5: Wash and Moisturize Hands After removing the turmeric stains, wash your hands well and apply a moisturizer or salve to counteract the alcohol, which is drying to the skin.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Written and directed by Tina Landau, Redwood tells the story of Jesse, who after suffering a devastating trauma, escapes her high octane life in New York in search of some kind of salve.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Embrocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrocation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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