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Recent Examples of cuticle
Once the cuticle lifts, moisture from the air can enter the hair shaft, causing strands to swell and look puffy or unruly.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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
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
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Officials cited the heat shield concerns as part of the need to add additional testing in space to the Artemis timeline.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Pro-Kremlin newspapers reported it, with some praising the performance of air defenses while noting that the strike highlighted the need to further strengthen the defensive shield around the capital.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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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
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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
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These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The envelope method — where cash is divided into categories like groceries, transportation and entertainment — can also help prevent overspending.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Sherman also wanted to expand the culinary envelope with Indígena, not just focusing on Native America but on Indigenous peoples from across the Americas in general.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Any unsolicited contact about the estate, by phone, mail, or email, should be verified directly with your attorney before any response.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Someone stole a check in a woman’s outgoing mail between June 8 and June 10.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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But even on the smallest scale—on the hide of a single animal or in the rhythm of a herd—that sense of layered contrasts persists.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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