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Recent Examples of eggshell
Tiles and Grout According to Duarte, eggshell powder and vinegar or citric acid works wonders on tiles and grout.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The recipe and the list of ingredients to make eggshell water are quite simple:
Boil a gallon of water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk.
—Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022
Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls.
—SI.com, 20 Oct. 2017
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The recipe and the list of ingredients to make eggshell water are quite simple:
Boil a gallon of water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk.
—Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022
Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls.
—SI.com, 20 Oct. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
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The process of carefully removing the fossil from its rocky entombment involved freeing each fragment from a matrix of friable sediment using fine tools like dental picks and soft brushes, all while battling gusting sea winds and intermittent rain that threatened to compromise the fragile remains.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of the biggest hazards after a fire is friable material, so an Ashbritt personnel keeps the debris wet at all times.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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For Myers, the bold socks and glossy heel offered a fresh punctuation mark — finishing a uniform look that felt equal parts costume, commentary and character study.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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And, for something even softer, Kash Doll showed us how to keep beauty natural with a glossy lip, sleek eyeliner, and signature lashes.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the summertime, higher temperatures and exposure to the elements can leave hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Adding to Taiwan’s energy insecurity is the fact that its power grid, while cost-effective, is also brittle.—
Jim Ellis,
Foreign Affairs,
30 July 2025
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2023
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Put away any fragile or breakable items in hard-to-reach areas, and secure cabinets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Depending on your budget, this may mean only hiring movers to take care of a small portion of your more breakable, bulky or precious items, while teaming up with friends or family to take care of the rest.—
Talia Wexler,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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These species play a crucial role in maintaining balance within the fragile ecosystem.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Jota’s death has brought certain things into sharp context, about how fragile life — and within that, something like a football career — can be.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.—
Sydney Price,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2023
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Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.—
Michael Stillwell,
Popular Mechanics,
27 Mar. 2023
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“Eggshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggshell. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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