nail polish

noun

: a liquid that is used to paint fingernails and toenails

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Dazzle Dry Mini Kit 4 Step Manicure System The four steps in the Dazzle Dry system have an accompanying product; step one is prep using an astringent alcohol to remove debris and oil, step two is a base coat, step three is nail polish color, and step four is top coat. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026 Both gel polish and BIAB give that incredible, long-lasting shine that regular nail polish can't achieve. Tori Crowther, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026 Midnight blue nails are one of the first major nail polish trends fresh for 2026. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 For the celebratory event, Gomez and nail artist Tom Bachik chose an on-theme bronze nail polish combo that shimmers like the surface of the sun. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nail polish

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“Nail polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20polish. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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