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Recent Examples of lotion
No aftershave lotion or cologne or even dryer-sheet scent on my clothes.
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6
Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
Before heading outside, be sure to apply a body sunscreen—Supergoop!’s Play lotion is an editor and dermatologist-favorite that’s nourishing, water-, and sweat-resistant.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Two weeks before Warnock arrived, he was written up for hiding a syringe in a lotion bottle, according to the disciplinary reports.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2025
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6
Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
Before heading outside, be sure to apply a body sunscreen—Supergoop!’s Play lotion is an editor and dermatologist-favorite that’s nourishing, water-, and sweat-resistant.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Two weeks before Warnock arrived, he was written up for hiding a syringe in a lotion bottle, according to the disciplinary reports.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
Noun
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Apart from religiously following skincare regimen, medical beauty devices help enhance the efficacy of serums, lotions, and creams.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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As in, liquid blush is topped with powder blush; contour stick is topped with bronzer, and face powder is used both immediately after applying cream products and to finish it all off later.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Your tattoo artist should cover your tattoo with ointment and a clean bandage and give you aftercare instructions to support healing.—
Brendan Camp,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2025
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Some resort to using a combination of topical ointments and creams to try to control the dry skin and itching that characterize the condition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This season is all about light-catching balms, pearlescent creams, and tone-matching highlighters that melt into the skin.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Bonus: Pockets to stash your lip balm, passport, or boarding pass mid-transit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 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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The finals, at least, were supposed to be a salve from that.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Going back again and again to that panicked night shift when the bleeding patient died under my hands was an unexpected salve for the unforgiving finality of the actual events.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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