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Recent Examples of emollient
The formula is infused with emollient fatty acids to help support the skin’s moisture barrier, while its semi-sheer finish ensures a soft glow—far from the heavy-handed bronzer looks of the mid-2010s.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The British government will see a deal it as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.
—Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The British government will see a deal as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
For dry skin, look for a richer, more emollient moisturizer.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The British government will see a deal it as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.
—Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The British government will see a deal as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
For dry skin, look for a richer, more emollient moisturizer.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emollient
Adjective
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And that’s what drove me creatively — to be authentic, but to be compassionate.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 8th House of Intimacy forms a graceful trine with compassionate Venus in your 12th House of Solitude, inviting release without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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That painful night in Dallas now feels merciful, compared with what this Avs team just experienced.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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As the sun began to peek over the hillside, offering a merciful burst of warmth, Alonso Abugattas called this year’s Trillium Trek to order.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Better to have no recall powers than overly lenient ones.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Republicans argued his approach was too lenient, while Allred emphasized a combination of enforcement and immigration reform.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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