Thesaurus results for PORES

pores

noun

plural of pore

as in interspaces

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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

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Noun

Thigh-high slits, cut-outs, and teasingly erotic asymmetries were all part of the package, typically accessorized with razor-thin stilettos.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of slits

Noun

Nor does improved plaque or reduced bleeding mean users will develop fewer cavities or avoid periodontitis in the coming years.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Tenuta says over time, that process sets the stage for tooth decay, often referred to as caries, or eventually cavities (a hole in a tooth that comes from this decay).

— Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cavities

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

Definition of orifices

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

Definition of apertures

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These changes would prioritize national media slots at the expense of local ones and wouldn’t go into effect until 2029, when MLB is slated to sign new national TV deals.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
As a veteran campaigner who is highly familiar with get-out-the-vote efforts, Corey would like to see all Republican slots filled.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of slots

Noun

An exception to the rule occurs over volcanic fissures on the flanks of the Alba Mons volcano, in early summer.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The opposition has articulated clear differences from the current government on matters of domestic policy, but major fissures on the Palestinian conflict, Iran, and Israel’s wider regional military campaigns are less apparent.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026