Thesaurus results for CUTICLE

cuticle

noun

Definition of cuticle

as in skin

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Recent Examples of cuticle The standout middle finger showcases a unique design with an unpainted area in the center, creating a striking negative space effect that contrasts nicely with the polished cuticle and tips. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 Strands that were already chemically treated or damaged took on even higher amounts, mostly around the cuticle layer. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Dedicated heat protectants pull double duty to create a lightweight barrier against hot tools while smoothing the cuticle, taming frizz, and helping a blowout hold its shape. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026 The golden orb was a part of an anemone called a cuticle, the base the anemone sits on when it’s attached to something. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuticle

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Noun

There are bespoke treatments by Bamford and renowned Irish skin care brand Voya (the Seaweed Leaf Wrap will leave your skin feeling baby-soft).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Prescription and over-the-counter skin products, especially retinoids, exfoliating acids, acne treatments, and lightening products.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of skin

Noun

Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In Paris, tear gas filled the air, and trash cans, school desks and chairs were set alight as riot police with shields and batons clashed with some demonstrators.

— Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of shield

Noun

As with all examples, Dufour’s signature and the serial number are engraved onto solid gold plates that are embedded directly into the movement’s bridges.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
The museum is home to much of Picasso’s ceramic work—I was particularly charmed by a wall of plates—as well as paintings and sketches dedicated to Greek mythology.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

During season, the part that is not the lobster tail, the carapace, must be longer than 3 inches.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
When Bender considers moving to a rival network, Wever fleshes out the tough carapace of a woman who, even under the thorniest of circumstances, never stops calculating her next move.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of carapace

Noun

Authentic recipes paired with refined, modern plating are drawing customers to fill the dining room at one of Charlotte’s newest Indian restaurants — especially on weekends, which are regularly booked solid.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
What competing on Food Network's Pitmasters taught him about cooking under pressure, from elaborate plating to burying food underground and cooking it over heated stones.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of plating

Noun

At one point in this episode, after his services have been engaged, David Schill gives Johnny an envelope full of cash.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
The envelope may also contain a postmark or other mailing information that can help document when the notice was sent and may be relevant to questions about the timing of a response period.

— Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelope

Noun

The polling punctuates widespread Democratic warnings about Trump laying the groundwork for interfering in the midterm elections by asserting more control over mail-in voting and dispatching Justice Department monitors to polling places.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Bakker was indicted in 1988 for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy after an investigation of PTL's finances.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

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