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cuticle

noun

Definition of cuticle

as in skin

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Recent Examples of cuticle Our editors test polishes, nail tools, cuticle treatments, and press-ons over several weeks to assess durability, pigment, application ease, and finish. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 Strands that were already chemically treated or damaged took on even higher amounts, mostly around the cuticle layer. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Dedicated heat protectants pull double duty to create a lightweight barrier against hot tools while smoothing the cuticle, taming frizz, and helping a blowout hold its shape. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026 The golden orb was a part of an anemone called a cuticle, the base the anemone sits on when it’s attached to something. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuticle

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Noun

Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
These insights enable the development of advanced vehicle skins and protective coatings designed to absorb or disperse high-speed fluid impacts efficiently.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of skin

Noun

What many people enjoying these beaches don't realize is that this iconic stretch of sand is also a critical line of defense—a massive engineering shield protecting our vital infrastructure.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
This celestial shield keeps harmful solar wind, cosmic rays and radiation at bay, preventing the atmosphere from being stripped away.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of shield

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Ohtani, welcomed back in his first at-bat by a partial standing ovation, walked in his second plate appearance.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Margate, Pembroke Pines and Plantation are among the cities in South Florida with license-plate cameras affected by the state directive.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of plate

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When Bender considers moving to a rival network, Wever fleshes out the tough carapace of a woman who, even under the thorniest of circumstances, never stops calculating her next move.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
During season, the carapace of the lobster, the part that is not the tail, must be longer than 3 inches.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of carapace

Noun

What competing on Food Network's Pitmasters taught him about cooking under pressure, from elaborate plating to burying food underground and cooking it over heated stones.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
The camera isolates everyone’s hands, the plating, and the micro-adjustments.

— Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of plating

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The constitution recognizes the right to vote for Moroccans living abroad, but there is no voting by mail or ballot boxes at Moroccan consulates.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
The case highlights the importance of mail delivery in Utah, where all active registered voters currently receive ballots automatically.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of mail

Noun

The women’s collections designed by Jonathan Anderson are displayed on the first floor, together with footwear and signature bags — including editions of the Lady Dior in precious hides — and Victoire de Castellane’s high jewelry.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Or grow a single fruitless specimen just to enjoy the alligator-hide bark and the pretty fall color, which ranges from soft yellow to reddish orange.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

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