texturize

verb

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

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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 But not all formulas are the same — some texturize while adding shine; others are intended for a matte effect. Tanisha Pina, Allure, 30 Nov. 2020 All of it has helped texturize one of the most complicated and deep-rooted quarrels in American soccer. Patrick Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 7 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of texturize was circa 1950

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“Texturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/texturize. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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texturize

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