blackhead

noun

Definition of blackheadnext
as in blister

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Recent Examples of blackhead Pore vacuums claim to remove blackheads but mostly clear surface debris. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 These easy-to-use toning pads use white willow bark and citric acid to exfoliate deep within the pores and dissolve blackheads. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin. — David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blackhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
  1. blister
  2. pimple
  3. whitehead
  4. pustule
  5. papule
  6. boil
  7. zit
Noun
  • Ginn has been out since July 19 with a blister on his right middle finger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ginn was shut down from throwing while the blister healed, and is set to throw a bullpen Monday afternoon.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • Some medications that affect hormone levels can cause true acne (with blackheads or whiteheads) and may require slightly different treatments to resolve.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Definition of whitehead
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of papule
Noun
  • In Georgia, the Clayton County Water Authority briefly issued a boil-water advisory when it was targeted by hackers.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rockdale County shared a map of the area affected by the boil water advisory.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
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