pores

Definition of poresnext
plural of pore

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Recent Examples of pores Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time. Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pores
Noun
  • These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
  • The original creator opted to piece her garland together by cutting identical slits in the bottom and top of each strip, then sliding them together to create a chain.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Dentists can also sometimes stop cavities with fluoride varnishes and prevent them with dental sealants, which were once recommended only for children, Fontana said.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
  • The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • After four seasons of love sausages, exploding body parts, and supes climbing into other people's orifices, this is set to be the finale of all finales.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Wide-angle lenses and low apertures are also ideal for shooting photos of the aurora.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • None of the candidates electrified any of the debates, as the large field of contenders strategized to win one of the two slots on the November ballot.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • The former law offices have been in the neighborhood for decades, so the hotel slots right into the aesthetic of the Central Business District.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Tiny hangers-on are tucked into pockets and cavort in crevices.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Divers have been pushing through tight crevices, with little light or air, and the constant risk that the weather could deteriorate and again flood the cave that rescuers have worked relentlessly to drain.
    Janis Mackey Frayer, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.
    Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026

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“Pores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pores. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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