Thesaurus results for CUTICLE

cuticle

noun

Definition of cuticle

as in skin

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Recent Examples of cuticle Modern hair oils blend botanical ingredients like argan, squalane and castor with lightweight silicones that seal the cuticle without the heavy, greasy feel of older formulas. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 Oils are best thought of as a strand treatment, smoothing the cuticle, cutting frizz and reducing breakage during brushing and styling. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 In a Ukrainian manicure, much focus is on the nail and cuticle prep. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 The standout middle finger showcases a unique design with an unpainted area in the center, creating a striking negative space effect that contrasts nicely with the polished cuticle and tips. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuticle

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Noun

The researchers suggest that screenless wearables, such as smart glasses, could use the skin as an interactive surface, allowing users to issue commands without relying on a display or physical buttons.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
There are also facials if your skin is feeling the altitude, plus a full-service salon offering manicures, pedicures, blowouts, and other ways to treat yourself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of skin

Noun

Martin claims the original Seaquarium’s exemption from that rule shields his project, too; the plaintiffs say the exemption doesn’t apply.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
While a wide range of benefits are available for veterans under the VA shield, few realize what impact veterans provide once out of uniform.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of shield

Noun

During season, the part that is not the lobster tail, the carapace, must be longer than 3 inches.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of carapace

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During the first lithium plating, a three-dimensional textured region containing tin and lithium-tin formed within the interlayer.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Named for feudal landlords, Zamindar’s focuses on pretty plating and a high quality variety of regional Indian cuisines.

— Eva Flowe November 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of plating

Noun

Mail-in voters would list the last four digits of their ID on their ballot envelope.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The amendment would have required voters to include the last four digits of their Social Security, driver's license, or Colorado identification card on their ballot envelope with their signature.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of envelope

Noun

With less than an hour before polls close in most parts of Texas, voters who received mail-in ballots are also approaching an important deadline.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
According to state election code, each political party represented on the ballot must have equal representation on a county’s early voting board, which verifies mail-in ballots.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of mail

Noun

Somehow, this fact seems to echo the rightness of the way things are naturally formed in the world—like the coloring of rock formations or the markings on an animal’s hide.

— Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
Then there’s Tod’s sunny yellow shirt jacket made from Pashmy suede, an ultralight version of the hide.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of hide

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