smoothening

present participle of smoothen

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Recent Examples of smoothening The $10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothening
Verb
  • WashWise recommends holding the spray 8 to 12 inches away, applying a light mist and smoothing or gently tugging the fabric to release wrinkles.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sobel adds that the peptide complex Matrixyl also offers impressive line-smoothing benefits.
    Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Running a raw, unedited Q&A shows the reality of the technology without a corporate PR team polishing the rough edges or hiding the structural failures.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some jobs that previously relied on hand craftsmanship but can now be automated made the top 10, including patternmakers and grinding and polishing workers.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As far as technique, pressing is gentler on dry skin than rubbing or dragging.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Among other things, Noohu accused showrunner Ed Brubaker of rubbing his back and of making comments about running his hands through Noohu’s hair.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Smoothening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothening. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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