cleanser

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

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Recent Examples of cleanser Spray your cleanser of choice directly onto the soap scum. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026 Use the musical as a palate cleanser of sorts from some of these other fright fests. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 But those caretaker spells were ultimately palate cleansers, a welcome chance to reset the mood after first Jose Mourinho and then Antonio Conte had toxified the club. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Use air fresheners, burn a scented candle, open the windows, sprinkle baking soda on carpets, set out a bowl of vinegar, or clean with scented cleansers. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanser
soap
Noun
  • The soap is easily the best addition to the game’s already rock-solid cleaning loop.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The soap is also the first to have Black female executive producers.
    Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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