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Recent Examples of smoothness
The smoothness of recent CBA negotiations should ensure there’s more money coming into the market in the coming years, too.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Research suggests marine collagen can help improve the elasticity, hydration, and smoothness of the skin.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
ProMotion isn't a necessary feature, but since Apple added it to the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021, the extra fluidity and smoothness, plus the always-on display feature, have been big selling points for the Pro phones.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Where lesser machines would buck and complain, the Defender floated over washboard surfaces with supernatural smoothness.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
The smoothness of the GRP surface reduces drag, adding to improved speed and fuel use.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Nubuck leather brings in smoothness and structure, a balance to the ruggedness.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025
The formula works to boost hydration in the skin, as well as regain moisture, elasticity and smoothness.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Research suggests marine collagen can help improve the elasticity, hydration, and smoothness of the skin.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
ProMotion isn't a necessary feature, but since Apple added it to the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021, the extra fluidity and smoothness, plus the always-on display feature, have been big selling points for the Pro phones.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Where lesser machines would buck and complain, the Defender floated over washboard surfaces with supernatural smoothness.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
The smoothness of the GRP surface reduces drag, adding to improved speed and fuel use.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Nubuck leather brings in smoothness and structure, a balance to the ruggedness.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025
The formula works to boost hydration in the skin, as well as regain moisture, elasticity and smoothness.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothness
Noun
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Medium-full, with impressive concentration and excellent ripeness; there is a slight oiliness on the palate, along with very good acidity and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Below, shop our 13 favorite formulas that a suit a range of concerns, from oiliness to hair loss.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stevenson’s pirates are a frighteningly murderous and totally untrustworthy bunch, thriving on threats and duplicity.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
15 Sep. 2025
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The exceptions are Art Malik, who makes Claudius’ duplicity believable, and Sheeba Chadha, who is wrenching when Gertrude becomes remorseful.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Smoothness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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