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Recent Examples of plumping
Keep scrolling to shop more Tula products on sale exclusively for PEOPLE readers, including glowy sunscreen, plumping lip treatments, and more.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The cream creates a supple look and feel, and promises plumping hydration for up to 24 hours.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 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
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The cream creates a supple look and feel, and promises plumping hydration for up to 24 hours.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 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 design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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But few are as rage-inducing as plopping into a gaping pothole.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fulton finished the game, ultimately tossing four innings and giving up two runs in Miami’s 7-4 loss to the Orioles — the Marlins’ fourth consecutive defeat that has them 1-5 so far on this 10-game homestand.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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As the beat dropped, the friends jumped into action — tossing pink flower petals, dancing and laughing before embracing at a glam station.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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“Plumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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