pores

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
  • For the Paris premiere of The Odyssey on July 8, Zendaya wore the same lace jacket over a sheer skirt with dramatic slits on the sides.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, the side slits are practically made for showing off a pair of tall boots this fall.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some social media users claim that their boyfriend’s bad habits resulted in everything from cavities to recurring bacterial vaginosis.
    — Georgia Casey, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Why your mouth matters beyond your teeth An imbalanced oral microbiome has been linked to much more than cavities and bad breath.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The flies lay hundreds of eggs in the wounds, inflamed tissue, mucous membranes, and orifices of warm-blooded creatures.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Aligned along a single axis, these apertures create a perspective that evokes the assembly-line logic of the automotive industry.
    — Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Larger apertures gather more light, while monochrome cameras with filters help tease out subtle banding.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Note that a 240mm or 360mm radiator/fan will sit just 35mm above the motherboard, and will have to rely on the case’s approximately 58mm of horizontal (leftward) offset to clear the tops of the memory slots of most builds.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Panthers still have two slots on their active roster open, and that likely means two players on the IR/PUP/NFI lists are going to get promoted.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Focus on the undersides of the leaves since aphids often hide out in those crevices.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Just like crevices in window frames, openings in door and window screens can invite a plethora of pests inside.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Once moored, a boardwalk leads through old-growth forest to the fault itself, where ocean water is drawn in, heated up high and released through fissures in the rock.
    — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Elsewhere, including in Veraguas province, large fissures ran along roadways.
    — Aris Mariota, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Pores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pores. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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