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Recent Examples of lotion
Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.
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Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Over coffee this winter, naturally, to discuss all things Brunel, Jasmine Tookes told me to always layer an oil over a lotion or body cream.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
This two-in-one Dove cream pulls double duty as a moisturizing lotion and a serum that’s packed with niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retintol, and shea butter to minimize the appearance of dark spots, even your complexion, smoothen texture, and brighten the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Applying body lotion to damp skin helps your skin lock in moisture.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Over coffee this winter, naturally, to discuss all things Brunel, Jasmine Tookes told me to always layer an oil over a lotion or body cream.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
This two-in-one Dove cream pulls double duty as a moisturizing lotion and a serum that’s packed with niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retintol, and shea butter to minimize the appearance of dark spots, even your complexion, smoothen texture, and brighten the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Applying body lotion to damp skin helps your skin lock in moisture.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
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Before this, in the mid 20th century, a standard cut of meat at mealtimes was a pork loin or beef steak, smothered in cream sauce.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Some families are also rejecting the eye ointment.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Some families are also rejecting the eye ointment.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The lip balm, on the other hand, blends cocoa butter, coconut oil and shea butter, offering a nourishing — albeit tangy — formula.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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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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Those numbers came as a salve for the broader equity market, in which gains are being increasingly concentrated in semiconductors and AI infrastructure stocks, suggesting the current equity boom may have a weak foundation.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Carrick, a deeply reassuring figure as a player, was a salve.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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