as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
The other competitions feel like palate cleansers; the Premier League feels like a gruelling march towards gratification.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
To provide context, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) offers a vast array of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, fragrances, and body care items.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Ahead, discover the best gentle cleansers—with balm, oil, gel, foaming, and cream washes to choose from—vetted by top dermatologists and Vogue editors alike.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Think of citric acid as the supporting actor in your exfoliating cleansers, toners, leave-on exfoliators, or serums.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
Currently, dermocosmetics is Aroma-Zone’s strongest product category, which comprises facial serums, creams and cleansers.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, fireplace glass cleansers formulated to remove creosote (the soot and debris left over from burning wood) are commercially available.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
James McNicholas, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
To provide context, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) offers a vast array of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, fragrances, and body care items.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Ahead, discover the best gentle cleansers—with balm, oil, gel, foaming, and cream washes to choose from—vetted by top dermatologists and Vogue editors alike.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Think of citric acid as the supporting actor in your exfoliating cleansers, toners, leave-on exfoliators, or serums.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
Currently, dermocosmetics is Aroma-Zone’s strongest product category, which comprises facial serums, creams and cleansers.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, fireplace glass cleansers formulated to remove creosote (the soot and debris left over from burning wood) are commercially available.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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Use Liquid Hand Soap Bar soaps are great but can leave a sticky mess on the counter or in the soap dish.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer, a devoted Taylor Swift fan since the star’s early days, set out to create candles and soaps themed around Swift’s albums with scents that matched each work’s distinct vibe.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated December 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Before Getting Started When cleaning your oven, try to avoid using harsh oven cleaners or using the self-cleaning feature.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the attack, Revuckas also stabbed the Morales' dog between the eyes, and started a fire in the kitchen by placing household items on the stove, dousing them with sanitizer and household cleaners, and setting everything on fire.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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