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Recent Examples of cuticle
Gently push back with a cuticle stick or remove completely with a cuticle trimmer.
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Katie McBroom, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
If strengthening or hydration is the priority, a dedicated nail treatment or cuticle oil will be more effective.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Respite for nail beds and cuticles exhausted by the cycle of constantly changing manicures?
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Her revolutionary cuticle oil has transformed the lives of countless women around the globe with weak and fragile nails.
—Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Katie McBroom, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
If strengthening or hydration is the priority, a dedicated nail treatment or cuticle oil will be more effective.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Respite for nail beds and cuticles exhausted by the cycle of constantly changing manicures?
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Her revolutionary cuticle oil has transformed the lives of countless women around the globe with weak and fragile nails.
—Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
Noun
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Velellas aren’t a serious threat to humans, but last year Carolyn Belak, an aquatic ecologist at the environmental consulting firm H. T. Harvey & Associates, advised people not to touch them, since their small stingers could still irritate the skin, per SFGATE’s Ashley Harrell.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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On top of that, when your roots and pillow are damp, that creates a moist, warm breeding ground ideal for Malassezia yeast, which in excess, can cause dandruff, per Dr. Cheng, or an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (characterized by itchy, greasy patches).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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The lobster carapaces infuse a briny, umami-rich flavor into the stock.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
4 Nov. 2024
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The loot included a Twilight poster signed by stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner; signed Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets; and several signed Captain America shields.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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How long those plates can keep spinning is unclear, especially as tariffs start nudging up costs for American consumers.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each industrial metal piece maintains the object’s utility while chromatic plating enhances its aesthetics.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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But after giving Kat a quick but educational scare for her sloppy plating, the judges’ table comes to an abrupt end when Kristen tells Mimi to pack her knives and go without any further discussion.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the reception, you might also be needed to take the gift envelopes received by the couple to a place for safekeeping.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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But my in-laws seemed not to catch this smug look of his, and when my mother-in-law excused herself to go to the bathroom, my father-in-law took the opportunity to go over to his desk and take out one of his special blue envelopes.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Election Day, round one, in this special election is Tuesday, though voters began casting mail ballots weeks ago and more recently at vote centers set up throughout South Bay’s District 1.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The wood is a rich contrast to the creamy color of the Portland hide, which in any other luxury car might be called oyster or creamy beige.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The pebbly shagreen finish brings to mind the richness of animal hide, and simple gold hardware adds modern sophistication.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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