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Recent Examples of smoothness
Shop Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer for a complexion-boost, instant smoothness, and a filter-like glow.
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
This particular bar weighs in at 81% cacao and has a remarkable fatty smoothness from an abundance of cacao butter.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
For more than a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has built cars that prioritize smoothness, comfort, and quiet above all else — qualities that EVs lend themselves to naturally.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Editors appreciated the smoothness and creaminess of this Cheddar, which held together nicely and carried a strong sharp bite til the end.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Hairstylists echo rice extract’s benefits beyond surface-level smoothness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
If smoothness is rewarded, performance will dominate.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Oils also promote smoothness and stability.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
This particular bar weighs in at 81% cacao and has a remarkable fatty smoothness from an abundance of cacao butter.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
For more than a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has built cars that prioritize smoothness, comfort, and quiet above all else — qualities that EVs lend themselves to naturally.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Editors appreciated the smoothness and creaminess of this Cheddar, which held together nicely and carried a strong sharp bite til the end.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Hairstylists echo rice extract’s benefits beyond surface-level smoothness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
If smoothness is rewarded, performance will dominate.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Oils also promote smoothness and stability.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothness
Noun
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Below, shop our nine favorite formulas that a suit a range of concerns, from oiliness and hair loss, to dryness and dandruff.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Medium-full, with impressive concentration and excellent ripeness; there is a slight oiliness on the palate, along with very good acidity and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s an artificiality to the narration that is somewhat mirrored in the direction by Oldroyd and Anja Marquardt.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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That level of eye-deceiving detail falters in wide shots, however, some of which suffer from unflattering flat lighting that in certain instances recall computer screensavers of yore, given their colorful artificiality.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Despite his layered duplicity, Jonathan understands and defines himself by courting risk.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus shows up, still twinkling with duplicity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Smoothness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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