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Recent Examples of cuticle
Beyond adding shine, wax replaces the apple's natural protective cuticle, which is removed during commercial washing.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Use cuticle oil to hydrate your nails and cuticles, says Bankole.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Each kit includes 30 press-on nails in various shapes and sizes, a dual-sided buffer and file, a cuticle stick, and nail glue.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Use cuticle oil to hydrate your nails and cuticles, says Bankole.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Each kit includes 30 press-on nails in various shapes and sizes, a dual-sided buffer and file, a cuticle stick, and nail glue.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
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If ingested, the worms can cause severe headaches, stiff neck, the sensation of tingling or painful skin, low-grade fever, nausea, vomiting, coma and sometimes death.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Weeks later, the congresswoman could still the fractured bones in his forearm poking up under the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The device could also be used to damp vibrations in aerospace vehicles, ships, and aircraft, and to provide a shield for sensitive military hardware and scientific instruments that are vulnerable to sudden shock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some oversized shield sunglasses, along with a handbag and stilettos adorned with Gucci's signature Horsebit hardware, topped off her edgy ensemble.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pull up a chair and order a plate of crispy fried chicken, followed by a doorstop of red velvet cake.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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The projectile caused damage to the vessel's steel plating, but no fire or water intake was reported and all crew members were reported safe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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If they are made of iron or steel, the fixtures begin to rust as soon as the plating is chipped, scratched, or worn away.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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That lists includes the Spéirling, of course, but also Formula E race cars, the 2,000-hp Lotus Evija, the Aston Martin Valkyrie and the Czinger 21C – an off-all-charts stable of envelope-pushing electrified cars.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The initial flight was conducted at subsonic speeds and is part of a broader testing campaign designed to gradually expand the aircraft’s performance envelope.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The charges of mail and wire fraud can lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The first poll will be released on March 24, and then five additional surveys will come out every seven to 10 days until voters start receiving mail ballots in early May.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The ceremony involved laying the hide flat and collecting various pieces of the surrounding physical world — such as stone, wood, and ash — and assuming a spiritual posture at a certain time of day.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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