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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.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pores
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The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Female cicadas cut slits along the thin twigs at the ends of branches to lay their eggs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Hummingbirds do not nest in cavities, choosing to build their tiny nests in trees and shrubs instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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The process begins with a femtosecond laser cutting GaN dielets from a wafer and drilling precise cavities into the diamond substrate.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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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
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Low apertures can also help if devices are capable, as can wide-angle lenses on traditional cameras.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Broadcasters benefit directly from selling those slots.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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For the viewer, the satisfaction comes through vicarious tactile sensation—witnessing how the thatch gets smacked in by a flat, hammerlike device, or the way a tile slots perfectly into a shelf niche.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Thyme can survive in small crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Chemical warfare might be needed to control a serious invasion, but sealing off cracks and crevices that lead into your home, clearing debris and leaves from around your home, and keeping your lawn mowed will help.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 June 2026
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“Pores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pores. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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