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Recent Examples of emollient
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.
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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
Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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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
Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emollient
Adjective
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers can do their part by prohibiting intentional vehicular killing of wildlife, which would go a long way toward creating a legacy of just and compassionate wildlife stewardship.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite his impassive eyes, balding pate, and slit of a smile, Robert Duvall could be volcanic and melancholic, mysterious and straightforward, vengeful and merciful.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a way, this can seem merciful.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Peffer admitted to a lapse in judgment, but the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether to accept the JQC’s recommendation or opt for a more lenient, or severe, penalty.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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During the parliamentary session, ministers argued that the previous 1966 law was too lenient.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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