serum

noun

Definition of serumnext
as in drug

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Recent Examples of serum And, as expected from Vanicream (which is known for its ultra-gentle formulas), the serum is fragrance-free and formulated without common allergens like dyes and lanolin. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 This multi-use, skin-first serum foundation can be used as either a full-coverage foundation, or lighter-touch skin tint when blended with your go-to moisturizer. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026 Just don’t expect a cosmetic serum to put the brakes on significant hair loss. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 While Happy Head only offers a serum, Hims customers can pick from a serum, foam or spray. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serum
  1. drug
  2. antibiotic
  3. medication
  4. medicine
  5. antiseptic
  6. remedy
  7. cure
  8. medicament
Noun
  • Trump received Bukele at the White House in April 2025 and invited him to participate in a military coalition to fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The drug’s lack of efficacy cannot be blamed on patients, said Alexander Miras, an obesity expert at Ulster University, to The Guardian.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of drug
Noun
  • By then, Leah had received antibiotics from Keith’s primary-care provider.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • An infection may be contained in a pocket, such as an abscess, or involve tissue that antibiotics have difficulty reaching.
    — Amy J. Mathers, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of antibiotic
Noun
  • Looks like the method acting (stopping his heart medication in order to play a dying man) paid off.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • These studies compared back support braces either on their own, with no other interventions, or their use in conjunction with other pain management recommendations such as physical activity and/or medication.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of medication
Noun
  • Everything from medicine to politics to basketball is based on the idea of working as a collective.
    — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Iranian weapon stockpiles are also likely being depleted, and citizens are struggling to access basic goods – including food and medicine.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of medicine
Noun
  • To decolonize the nose, patients’ nostrils are simply swabbed with a cotton tip that has been coated with antiseptic.
    — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • After removing the tick, the bite area should be cleaned with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or another antiseptic.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of antiseptic
Noun
  • In a simple order published Wednesday, the judge accepted behavior remedies and rejected a divestiture.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At a trial last year on remedies in the case, the DOJ argued that Google cannot be trusted to run AdX, given its past behavior.
    — Jody Godoy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Diagnosed at age 3 with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that clogs the lungs with sticky mucus, Smith grew up with doctors expecting a cure to arrive in time to save her.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • At the time of her diagnosis, there was no cure for hepatitis C, which is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and potential long-term damage.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cure
Noun
  • Two employees in pharmaceutical industry wearing protective gloves, mask, cap and white suit seen standing by the machine that is the part of the medicaments production during the working hours in a pharmaceutical manufacturing.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • The doctors here have every modern medicament, but candidly confessed that the answer to the malady is beyond them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of medicament

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“Serum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serum. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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