lotion

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Recent Examples of lotion Apply lotion first for hydration, then seal it in with oil. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026 The tinted product, launched May 6, eliminates the need for lotion, oil and sunscreen, offering high-performance protection and optimal hydration. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 Zahrt first called the Department of Child and Family Services in 2018 when her then-7-year-old daughter began rubbing lotion on herself inappropriately, and claimed that was how her father instructed her to do so, Zahrt said in the Hulu series. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The best approach is to just keep your skin clean and dry until the blisters scab over; if needed, calamine lotion is a safe option. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lotion
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Noun
  • From a hilltop, a broad sweep of cream concrete comes into view, vineyards rolling beyond.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The 60 rooms and suites are done up in soothing tones of cream and silver, with more than a dozen different types of marble used in the bathrooms.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • The ointment, which is covered by insurance, costs around $450 for a week’s supply and can take more than 12 weeks to fully clean a wound.
    Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Using the balm can require a bit of a learning curve.
    Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
  • Also referred to as petroleum jelly, which is the primary ingredient of Vaseline, it was invented during the 1800s as a cure-all balm and has become a household staple since.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • 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
  • In the middle of what will ultimately be the longest hiatus the film franchise has ever seen, a new 007 video game might just be the salve that fans sorely need.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
  • Inspired by Magnolia Bakery’s bestselling treat, the skin salve delivered a mouth-watering aroma and up to 12 hours of hydration.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026

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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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