as in soothes
to free from distress or disturbance
attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Dec. 2025 -
Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
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Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Don't add any oils or ointments to the water, change the water daily, and clean a humidifier every few days to prevent harmful contaminants from growing or collecting in your humidifier.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the ordinance includes exemptions for beverages, additives, topical creams and pet products.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Dec. 2025
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While other balms may produce an oily texture and finish, It Cosmetics’ does not.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cosmetics Many people like to keep cosmetics such as lip balms, hand creams, and the like accessible in their nightstand, and that includes minimalists, notes Eryn Donaldson, the founder of The Model Home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Salves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salves. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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