nail polish

noun

: a liquid that is used to paint fingernails and toenails

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Particularly for dressier occasions when there might be photos, such as weddings, my grandmother knows to pull out this trick: clear nail polish. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025 Her typically long nails were kept clean and bare, with no hint of nail polish. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 May 2025 However, instead of opting for a similar nail polish shade, Lawrence opted for a very short white manicure to finish off her look. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 May 2025 Here are nine classic nail polish shades that are as chic as they are refined, to be worn wherever, whenever, and with whatever. Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 15 May 2025 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 8 Jun. 2025.

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