cuticle

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Recent Examples of cuticle One section of the cockroach's outer cuticle is then pulled back, revealing a membrane between its pronotum and mesothorax body segments. New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025 Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays damages the hair cuticle, transforming shiny, lustrous locks into dull, brittle strands. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025 The first collection features eight products that focus on the scalp, cortex and cuticle, addressing frizz, dryness and damage. Daniela Avila, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 It’s enriched with hydrolyzed keratin, which penetrates the hair cuticle and fills in the gaps caused by breakage for stronger bonds. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuticle
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Noun
  • My father had basal skin cancer and my brother had it.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As for carrots, consuming substantial quantities of carrot juice over time can lead to a temporary condition called carotenemia, a harmless but noticeable yellow-orange tint to the skin.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The carapace, or hard exterior, is smooth and without small hairs, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • While technical hurdles remain, including heat-shield reliability, orbital docking, and rapid turnaround between flights, SpaceX’s progress illustrates how iterative engineering and reusable design can accelerate advancement.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers tags out Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at home plate during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The checker plate metal flooring recalls skiing facilities, while white faux fur details mimic snow.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The brand’s fashion line is crafted from brass, finished in either rhodium or 21-karat gold, while the fine jewelry collection mixes metals of 925 sterling silver and 21-karat gold plating.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Engineers, soldiers, and civilians all wore different variations, complete with modular life-support backpacks, exoskeletal plating, and transparent domed helmets that reveal the actors’ faces while maintaining a sense of airtight realism.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With no plastic in sight, this album uses corner envelope stickers instead for a more elevated archival process.
    Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The team estimates that the landing envelope—the range of speeds and angles at which a drone can safely land—has expanded by a factor of 38 compared to conventional designs.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Public offices remain open, mail delivery continues, and flags are not being lowered.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • All mail-in ballots must be received by the voter’s local county election office by Election Day.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Focus on a good hide, use subtle calling, and let the ducks work in.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
  • About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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