texturize

verb

tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing

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Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026 The gangway between the tents opened up to a vast area of benches that reeked of wet dogs under the pressure of texturizing sprays, mousse, rollers, flat irons, and blow-dryers. Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 This fall Lenzing debuted Tencel HV100, a solution to texturize manmade lyocell so the fibers have a more natural cotton-like look in denim. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Over the course of about six weeks, people with naturally wavy hair tried everything from hair masks and curl creams to salt and texturizing sprays in their everyday routines, taking notes on ease of use, styling results, longevity, and any bonuses like great scent. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025 When weightlifting, exposing fine metallic wedding bands to texturized grips or other machinery can lead to scratching, discoloration, tarnishing or even accidental breakage, a costly mistake. Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023 While thinning shears have anywhere from 25 to 50 teeth, texturizing shears have something closer to 15. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2023 This sea salt spray adds natural volume, and thickness, and helps style and texturize shorter styles. ELLE, 23 Apr. 2022 Ideal for thin and fine hair, this unique product collection formulated with caffeine is designed to nourish, texturize and lift adding weightless body and conditioning treatments that fill in missing keratin found naturally in hair follicles give hair a soft weightless finish for lasting shape. Lela London, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of texturize was in 1933

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“Texturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/texturize. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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texturize

verb
tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing
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