stretch marks
plural noun
: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity
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Considerations and Risks Getting laser treatment for stretch marks is generally safe, but like any procedure, there are some risks.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
And some people end up having stretch marks or scars, like me.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Think of it as a love letter to your body—stretch marks and all.
—Akili King, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
This lack of hydration may also deepen the appearance of stretch marks.
—Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
And some people end up having stretch marks or scars, like me.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Think of it as a love letter to your body—stretch marks and all.
—Akili King, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
This lack of hydration may also deepen the appearance of stretch marks.
—Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for stretch marks
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“Stretch marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20marks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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