Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cuticle
One key adaptation was a waxy coating, called a cuticle, which helped keep water inside the plant.
—
Erin Potter, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
With heat, the supergloss formula seals the cuticle and adds a layer of shine that will last up to three washes.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
If this is the case, the coronae could leave leaf tips visibly burnt within seconds and even damage the cuticle—the waxy covering that protects leaves from UV damage and dehydration.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Why Apples Have a Wax Coating Beyond adding shine, wax replaces the apple's natural protective cuticle, which is removed during commercial washing.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Erin Potter, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
With heat, the supergloss formula seals the cuticle and adds a layer of shine that will last up to three washes.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
If this is the case, the coronae could leave leaf tips visibly burnt within seconds and even damage the cuticle—the waxy covering that protects leaves from UV damage and dehydration.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Why Apples Have a Wax Coating Beyond adding shine, wax replaces the apple's natural protective cuticle, which is removed during commercial washing.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
Noun
-
The screen protector converts harsh blue light into beneficial red light to help reduce eye strain, promote skin rejuvenation, and create a calmer, more comfortable screen experience.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
-
The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set includes four travel-size staples—hydration mist, serum, the brand’s iconic Jet Lag Mask, and eye patches—all designed to keep your skin hydrated on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
-
The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Brandon Lowe hit a tapper in front of the plate that Thielbar fielded, turned and then short-hopped to first baseman Matt Shaw — who had pinch run for Carson Kelly in the ninth inning — to allow the winning run to score.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Gold plating, after all, is only a thin veneer.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Discoveries made during previous excavations of the wreck site include fragments of utensils, fragments of the external copper plating once attached to the ship's hull and a clay slab that officials say likely helped with some kind of insulation.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Gather more than about 10²⁵ kg of mass together, and you’re destined to become a gas giant, with a large hydrogen-and-helium envelope surrounding you.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
-
In addition to gorgeous, envelope-style carryalls, the brand makes the perfect flats and loafers for every day.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Be careful to check if USPS staff is stamping mail after hours, otherwise, any postage dropped in the evening will be stamped April 16.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Sponsored by the 200,000-member American Postal Workers Union, the advertising campaign announced Tuesday will begin airing this week in Ohio, where Union Army soldiers during the Civil War cast the first mail ballots in 1864.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Wally’s working on a hide today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
-
The waste from a single large agave piña can produce enough biopolymers to co-formulate the retannage — an additional treatment after tanning where leather is exposed to chemicals or natural agents to fine-tune its feel — of roughly 80 hides.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
