Definition of lintnext
as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint How To Detect a Larger Problem A sudden increase in lint or longer dry times can indicate a larger problem with your dryer vent. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 The subtle aging adds visual depth to the jeans, and can even help hide pet hair or lint, which solid black jeans can be a magnet for. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The website Pocket-lint earlier reported on the Fire TV increases. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The cloths in this 24-pack are lint-free, soft, and non-abrasive. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint
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Noun
  • Related Articles Ross plucked a Bottega Veneta dress, made of textural faux-fur material, right off the runway.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • London — Soldiers in bright red uniforms and tall, black fur hats outside Buckingham Palace are a familiar sight for anyone who’s visited London.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Most wool rugs aren't machine washable, though a few low-pile washable rugs are made in wool, including Revival's Helen above and this flatweave from Fable Home.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But Harrison intercepted Amy du Plessis just 15 meters out from the New Zealand tryline and the crowd of 59,871 erupted in joy and relief while Harrison was buried under a pile of her teammates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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