as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
In these conditions, thick, milky formulas can be swapped for gentle gel and foaming cleansers.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Treat stains gently with baking soda or mild cleansers.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The experts say that most people are in the clear to give oil cleansers a try.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
As oil production decreases with age, harsh cleansers can strip the skin barrier and worsen dryness.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 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
From cleansers and toners to serums and sunscreens, these products have delivered real results, smart formulations, and lasting innovation.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Think of these products as facial oil cleansers…but for your whole body.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Treat stains gently with baking soda or mild cleansers.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The experts say that most people are in the clear to give oil cleansers a try.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
As oil production decreases with age, harsh cleansers can strip the skin barrier and worsen dryness.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 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
From cleansers and toners to serums and sunscreens, these products have delivered real results, smart formulations, and lasting innovation.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Think of these products as facial oil cleansers…but for your whole body.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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And hand sanitizers, shampoos and liquid soaps smell good and can be confused for water or milk.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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These packs can be multiple deodorants or packs of deodorant paired with other Old Spice products such as soaps and shampoos.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wood expands with heat and moisture, so steam cleaners can cause rapid movement of the wood, leading to warping.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Deadline hears that the number of contract cleaners at the BBC’s London headquarters will be slashed by 70% from 31 to nine, according to unhappy insiders.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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