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Recent Examples of pimples
Initial staph symptoms include skin reactions resembling pimples, boils or other conditions.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
In the rearview mirror, my reflection was dotted with fat, angry pimples, sweating and growing more aggressive in their itch.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Here, argon-gas electrodes create a gentle current at up to 60 Hz, which helps to reduce the look of active pimples, calm visible redness, and even address the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
In the rearview mirror, my reflection was dotted with fat, angry pimples, sweating and growing more aggressive in their itch.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Here, argon-gas electrodes create a gentle current at up to 60 Hz, which helps to reduce the look of active pimples, calm visible redness, and even address the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimples
Noun
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Property without zits or opinions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bonds are tested and betrayal boils.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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For traditional crawfish boils, deveining is generally skipped.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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While Saks Global went into bankruptcy in January with plenty of bumps, the ride is getting smoother.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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So, how to address razor bumps in the first place?—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pimples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimples. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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