as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
Treat stains gently with baking soda or mild cleansers.
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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
Ahead, shop the cleansers that dermatologists green-light for patients with aging skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 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
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
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
Ahead, shop the cleansers that dermatologists green-light for patients with aging skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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Heaf is also refocusing Bath & Body Works on its core categories — including body care, home fragrance, hand soaps and sanitizers, and gift sets — after the firm pursued adjacent ones for several years.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
4 Mar. 2026
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In areas with hard water, soda crystals can be used to increase the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, making cleaning easier and more effective.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The workers hold jobs like wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners employed by third-party vendors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Robot pool cleaners Pool maintenance has shifted toward cordless, intelligent units that are far more capable than the suction-side cleaners of the past.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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