nail polish

noun

: a liquid that is used to paint fingernails and toenails

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Spray a hefty amount of window cleaner onto the sticker, or dip a cloth into the nail polish remover and place it on top of the sticker. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Any manicure obsessive can attest to the fact that even the slightest difference in tone, finish, or opacity can completely transform a nail polish. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 As students get older, Ness said, backpacks can become more personal storage than school storage, carrying items such as makeup, nail polish and hair dryers. Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The toiletry bag features a wide opening to a spacious compartment that holds your toothbrush, nail polish, skincare products, hair accessories, and plenty of other travel essentials. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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