Thesaurus results for OINTMENTS

ointments

noun

plural of ointment

as in potions

a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort You should put some ointment on that cut.

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Recent Examples of ointments In 2026, however, formulas are more playful, blurring the lines between lip care and flair—pairing the benefits of traditional ointments with the versatility of makeup. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026 Don't add any oils or ointments to a humidifier. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Zinc also exists in various forms, including gels, lotions, mouth rinses, ointments, and oral supplements. —

Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025 How to Wash Cotton Skin Care Gloves Cotton gloves used for skin care should be washed regularly to keep them free of bacteria that can cause skin irritation and to prevent product buildup from creams, balms, and ointments used to treat skin conditions. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 Current treatments range from antidepressants to topical ointments. —

Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 The chronic condition can cause irritation but flare-ups can be managed through diet, as well as ointments or creams. —

Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025 A lot of pharmaceutical companies have created nonsteroidal options over the years, but these tend to be ointments and pretty greasy ones at that. —

Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

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Noun

What a process of lotions, potions, all sorts of serums, creams and oils, and some techy stuff like an ultrasound peel and cold oxygen bursts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Images of Essiedu’s Snape already appear to capture the potions professor’s foreboding presence, but this casting has triggered a racist backlash online.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026