cuticle

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Recent Examples of cuticle Another highlight of my visit was experiencing Bastien's Manicure, an in-spa collaboration with nail-care specialists Bastien Gonzalez, which pairs meticulous cuticle work and a thorough massage with a natural nail-polishing technique that eliminates the need for nail polish entirely. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 The kit comes with enough wraps for two uses, although the bottle of remover, files, and cuticle sticks may last you longer. Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026 This happens because in hot, dry weather, weeds develop a thicker waxy cuticle, which prevents herbicides from getting absorbed. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026 This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuticle
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Noun
  • The four men still trapped have started to show health problems, including skin, stomach and intestinal issues.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • The volatile organic compound can cause eye and skin irrigation as well as coughing, wheezing, headache or shortness of breath if inhaled.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The Royals attempted to cut into the Twins’ lead, but right fielder Austin Martin’s two outfield assists led to KC outs at home plate.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
  • Once powered on, the telescope points itself by taking a quick image of the sky and matching star patterns against an internal database — a process called plate-solving.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Gabrielle’s unflinching competence and dynamism belie acute sensitivity, and the actress allows hints of child-like hurt and hesitation to pierce the carapace.
    Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already.
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Its social media stardom stems in part from the plating.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Keep in mind dishes that are easy to serve so they won’t be affected by the heat if left out for a long time, and don’t require thoughtful plating and silverware.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • The most common problems are neglecting to sign the envelope or voting for more than one person in a race.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • The aircraft recently completed flight-test campaigns in France and has accumulated more than 100 flight hours as Schiebel continues expanding its operational envelope.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who was in second place on election night, saw his lead over Raman steadily erode as mail-in ballots postmarked as late as June 2 were counted.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • But in California, about a quarter of the electorate returns their mail-in ballots on Election Day, meaning officials don't begin processing millions of votes until then.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The silver hide rumpled and stretched over the massive body.
    Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
  • These include up to four whole hides of leather, wood veneers, and the model board that forms the base.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026

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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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