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Recent Examples of plumping
Plus, peruse her holy grail hair oil, go-to plumping cream, and ultimate secret to a summer glow.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more Tula products on sale exclusively for PEOPLE readers, including glowy sunscreen, plumping lip treatments, and more.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The formula has hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf extract for plumping hydration; marshmallow-root and green tea extracts for antioxidant protection; chamomile and cucumber flower extracts to soothe irritation; and niacinamide to brighten.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The nourishing blend features argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and rich cocoa and shea butters to leave skin feeling incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more Tula products on sale exclusively for PEOPLE readers, including glowy sunscreen, plumping lip treatments, and more.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The formula has hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf extract for plumping hydration; marshmallow-root and green tea extracts for antioxidant protection; chamomile and cucumber flower extracts to soothe irritation; and niacinamide to brighten.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The nourishing blend features argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and rich cocoa and shea butters to leave skin feeling incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumping
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The ball appeared to land on the boardwalk outside the stadium before plopping into McCovey Cove.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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The video appears to show a person standing with a snow shovel outside the house, near the street, then retreating toward the house and tossing the shovel into the yard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Toast 1 cup raw walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Kamal Mouzawak,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2026
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“Plumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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