plural manis
informal
: manicure sense 1
Paint one finger on each hand a slightly different hue. "Do low-key glitter or another shade from the same color family as the rest of your mani," says New York City celebrity nail tech Elle.—
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Any holiday is an excuse for a special mani moment, and Easter nails are no different.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Ganzorigt gives actress Jenna Dewan a textured mani with this snakeskin design.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Match your morning matcha with this delectable mani.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
With the right file, keeping your nails in tip-top shape at home can be as satisfying as getting a professional mani.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Ganzorigt gives actress Jenna Dewan a textured mani with this snakeskin design.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Match your morning matcha with this delectable mani.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
With the right file, keeping your nails in tip-top shape at home can be as satisfying as getting a professional mani.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mani
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“Mani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mani. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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