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
That’s thanks to glycolic acid, which smooths the hair cuticle to reduce frizz, plus hydrating hyaluronic acid suspended in a nourishing yet lightweight oil base.
—
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
This takes 20 to 30 minutes, and then the remnants of your acrylic nails can be removed with a cuticle stick.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Nail clippers, metal files, cuticle pushers, and other tools are all dishwasher-safe.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Think of it as an almighty healer powered by hydrolyzed rice, sea buckthorn oil, and other ancient remedies that aid in decreasing breakage by sealing the cuticle and filling the holes that can develop in your hair on a micro level.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
This takes 20 to 30 minutes, and then the remnants of your acrylic nails can be removed with a cuticle stick.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Nail clippers, metal files, cuticle pushers, and other tools are all dishwasher-safe.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Think of it as an almighty healer powered by hydrolyzed rice, sea buckthorn oil, and other ancient remedies that aid in decreasing breakage by sealing the cuticle and filling the holes that can develop in your hair on a micro level.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
Noun
-
The pillow menu here arrives not just as a list but with samples to press to your skin.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Lastly, there’s glycerin, which provides ample skin-plumping moisture.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
What better way to demonstrate the intent of taking primary responsibility for your own security and cutting dependency on the United States than by building your own nuclear weapons or relying more on the French and British nuclear shield?—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
-
How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
More junk food on kids’ plates and worse health outcomes.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Additionally, the Silver Note restaurant and bar pairs a live jazz club with a menu of small plates.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
However, the technology has not reached its potential due to issues such as unstable lithium plating and reactions at the electrode-electrolyte interface, which shorten battery life and raise safety concerns.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
-
All the fresh ingredients, inventive recipes, meticulous plating and glorious design means nothing if my food is served by a grumpy waiter or if my water glass is dirty.—
Lynne Sullivan,
The Providence Journal,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Back then, a red envelope, a zodiac motif, or a familiar celebrity face could still carry a Chinese New Year campaign.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
-
The certificate would have to stay in the envelope and be lost under the bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
All the meat was consumed by family members, the hides used as blankets for camping.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Poet Kate Hosford brings her talent for gentle rhyme to the text, which follows a caregiver and child through a day of magical island adventures: swimming with mermaids, flying with gulls, and playing hide and seek in a forest.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
