cleanser

Definition of cleansernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser As an oppositional force, a palate cleanser? Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026 However, most commercial enzymatic cleansers are mild enough for all types of materials (including wool). Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 There are dedicated testing stations for cleansers, serums and sunscreens to encourage a more interactive shopping experience. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 The bouncy, stretchy formula can be left on for a few minutes as a quick mask, lathered up as a cleanser, or both. Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanser
soap
Noun
  • Babies of core characters, like Adam Chandler’s JR and Tad Martin’s Jamie, were aged up for narrative purposes, a narrative function playfully known by soap fans as Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome or SORAS.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • Plus any Rikrak hand soaps that are left over are recycled by a UK charity which supports jobs for the disabled.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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