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Recent Examples of unguent
All the perfumed unguents and performative rituals of fame are present.
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Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
The first was molecules from embalming ingredients such as oils, waxes and unguents.
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Sarah Everts,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
TikTok has its Get Ready With Mes, where influencers chat over their plethora of skin-nourishing unguents and artful makeup products.
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Constance Grady,
Vox,
6 June 2024
Nevertheless, our ancestors had some inkling that different substances, when applied as ointments, unguents, or pastes, could protect or heal skin from a range of injuries, including sun damage.
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Discover Magazine,
2 Apr. 2024
But the notion of an alien worm producing its own mind-melting unguent doesn’t seem especially bonkers.
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Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2024
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
The first was molecules from embalming ingredients such as oils, waxes and unguents.
—
Sarah Everts,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
TikTok has its Get Ready With Mes, where influencers chat over their plethora of skin-nourishing unguents and artful makeup products.
—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
6 June 2024
Nevertheless, our ancestors had some inkling that different substances, when applied as ointments, unguents, or pastes, could protect or heal skin from a range of injuries, including sun damage.
—
Discover Magazine,
2 Apr. 2024
But the notion of an alien worm producing its own mind-melting unguent doesn’t seem especially bonkers.
—
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguent
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As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments.
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EltaMD originated in 1800s rural Switzerland as an ointment provider, and this rich legacy of healing has continued in the form of its high-performing, medical-grade formulas that are trusted by doctors and legions of celebrity fans alike.
Noun
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The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
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Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
Noun
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Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
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Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.
Noun
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Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion.
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The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
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Bolstered with titanium dioxide for sun protection, the budget-friendly salve also contains glycerin, which contributes to a dewy skin look.
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Amazon’s generous selection of early Prime Day deals, which serve as both a salve for the wait and a reason to get even more excited for the main event.
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“Unguent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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