as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin
smallpox's characteristic pustules typically resulted in permanent scarring for survivors of the dreaded disease
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Recent Examples of pustule
Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning.
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Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.
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Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
The man in the white house sits, naked and obscene, a pustule of ego, in the harsh light, a man whose grasp exceeded his understanding, because his understanding was dulled by indulgence.
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Rebecca Solnit
may 31,
Literary Hub,
31 May 2024
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning.
—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.
—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
The man in the white house sits, naked and obscene, a pustule of ego, in the harsh light, a man whose grasp exceeded his understanding, because his understanding was dulled by indulgence.
—
Rebecca Solnit
may 31,
Literary Hub,
31 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for pustule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
Noun
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Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
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That happens, but the proposal on the ballot is like amputating one’s foot to heal a blister.
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
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In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.
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Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
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The boil-water notice was issued out an abundance of caution, the LADWP said, as additional testing is being done and samples collected.
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Two negative tests, 24 hours apart, are needed to lift the boil water notice.
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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
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“Pustule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pustule. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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