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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 two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The bubble-like structures and carved cavities in the glowing hydrogen are classic signatures of stellar feedback, the process by which newborn stars reshape the cloud that made them.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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No eczema, no cavities in her teeth, nothing.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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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
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Screwworms—or technically New World Screwworms (NWS)—are parasitic flies that spawn hundreds of ravenous larvae in the wounds and orifices of a wide range of warm-blooded animals.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Those after ultimate portability might think 8x25 or 10x25 binoculars are perfect for travel, but in low light, their tiny apertures struggle.—
Jase Parnell-Brookes,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Stubb’s Cave, strangler-fig roots teemed from ceiling apertures.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Linerlytica agreed, noting in a Monday update that liner operators are discounting to fill empty slots on the Asia-to-Europe track ahead of the Lunar New Year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her latest Valentino pair slots neatly into the ongoing transparent shoe trend, which has kept PVC straps and clear panels on red carpets and runways for several seasons.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The peak of Yosemite’s granite wall is higher than the tallest building in the world and requires climbers to navigate a maze of fissures, crevices and cracks.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Use a plastic or silicone scraper, an old toothbrush, or a nylon cleaning brush for hard-to-reach crevices.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Jan. 2026
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The peak of Yosemite’s granite wall is higher than the tallest building in the world and requires climbers to navigate a maze of fissures, crevices and cracks.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Pores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pores. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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