Thesaurus results for PAPULES

papules

noun

plural of papule

as in blisters

a small, inflamed swelling of the skin the reddish, itchy papules that are characteristic of the rash

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The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pustules

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The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of pimples

Noun

The 2nm Pro chip brings with it the usual performance bumps, but also the ability to record 4K 240fps slow-motion video.

— Dominic Preston, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2026
Tucker picked up some extra bumps and bruises Saturday, most notably fouling a pitch off his right knee in the third inning.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of bumps

Noun

Autopsy photos displayed in court revealed welts, bruises and scars all over the boy’s body, and police found ropes and chains in the apartment that witnesses said were used to restrain him.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Their bites would leave itchy red welts on my hands and feet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

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