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Recent Examples of lotion
Made with soothing, hydrating ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E, the sunscreen lotion has a luminous finish that gives the skin a summery, just-back-from-Bondi-beach glow.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 21 July 2025
While the lotion only goes up to SPF 30, All Good does offer a Mineral Sunscreen Butter Stick of SPF 50 for those wanting some extra protection.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Soy, often found in moisturizers and after-sun lotions, can also help your skin retain more water, research shows, while options like a calamine lotion or 1% over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream can alleviate symptoms such as itching and discomfort.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
This solid oak dressing table maximizes storage space with two side compartments and spacious drawers to organize your lipsticks, lotions, and creams.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 21 July 2025
While the lotion only goes up to SPF 30, All Good does offer a Mineral Sunscreen Butter Stick of SPF 50 for those wanting some extra protection.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Soy, often found in moisturizers and after-sun lotions, can also help your skin retain more water, research shows, while options like a calamine lotion or 1% over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream can alleviate symptoms such as itching and discomfort.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
This solid oak dressing table maximizes storage space with two side compartments and spacious drawers to organize your lipsticks, lotions, and creams.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
Noun
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In the snapshot, Kate wore a cream cowboy hat that complemented Rani's turquoise one with a pink ribbon.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Coca-Cola introduced an orange cream flavor back in January, and Dr Pepper dropped a blackberry flavor into its permanent lineup earlier this year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pat it dry and coat it with a thick layer of ointment that contains petrolatum or zinc oxide to repair and protect the skin, Hood says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
16 July 2025
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The first step in both cases is getting your scrotum numbed by applying a topical anesthetic ointment or cream.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Rihanna’s signature scent gets the solid treatment in this luxe, travel-ready balm.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ultra Gentle Balm: A fast-absorbing, nourishing balm made with Dove’s vulva nourishment serum for long-lasting moisture and comfort.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
30 Apr. 2024
Noun
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For them, an illicit relationship can feel like being set free from their own unrealistic expectations — a salve that softens the rigidity that has framed their lives.—
Lisa Oake,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Scents, flavors, and glossy colors were added as well, to make balms more attractive, once again blurring the lines between salves and aesthetic cosmetics.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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