cuticles

Definition of cuticlesnext
plural of cuticle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticles
Noun
  • Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Riders swung into stirrups with boots fashioned from exotic skins — alligator, ostrich, python and even an Amazon River fish.
    Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Videos of seagulls stealing food off plates and beach towels have gone viral, racking up millions of views across social media.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • University policies and book contracts may offer veils of legitimacy and shields from legal liability.
    Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.
    Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
    Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.
    Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • First issue mails within 8 - 10 weeks.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cuticles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticles. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on cuticles

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster