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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For example, they can be used on the points of stars to bling out your cowboy hats, or to adorn whole nails for a 3D mani.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Contrasting glitter and shimmer dip powders is an easy way to make a solid-colored mani more interesting.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Add a bit of sparkle to your mint mani by opting for a shimmering polish like the Lavis Gel Polish in Pixie Dust.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 1 May 2026
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Contrasting glitter and shimmer dip powders is an easy way to make a solid-colored mani more interesting.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Add a bit of sparkle to your mint mani by opting for a shimmering polish like the Lavis Gel Polish in Pixie Dust.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 1 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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