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Recent Examples of smoothness
So the arguing fades, and the smoothness gets mistaken for strength.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This smoothness is why Hacks has never fully worked as a series about show business.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Lips that don’t quite sync to the audio, limited facial movement, a smoothness to someone’s appearance that seems slightly off.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026
To finish, run a curl-friendly brush through your damp hair and air-dry or use a blow-dryer with a diffuser to lock in definition and smoothness.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Editors appreciated the smoothness and creaminess of this Cheddar, which held together nicely and carried a strong sharp bite til the end.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This can have the smoothness of the gel, but is often more neat and clean than the gels and sticks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This smoothness is why Hacks has never fully worked as a series about show business.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Lips that don’t quite sync to the audio, limited facial movement, a smoothness to someone’s appearance that seems slightly off.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026
To finish, run a curl-friendly brush through your damp hair and air-dry or use a blow-dryer with a diffuser to lock in definition and smoothness.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Editors appreciated the smoothness and creaminess of this Cheddar, which held together nicely and carried a strong sharp bite til the end.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This can have the smoothness of the gel, but is often more neat and clean than the gels and sticks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothness
Noun
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This is why during pregnancy, some pre-existing skincare concerns, like chronic breakouts or oiliness, either completely vanish or temporarily worsen.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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According to the brand, the mask even delivers enhanced light therapy to your T-zone (forehead and nose) and U-zone (jawline, chin, and cheeks) to better target fine lines, oiliness, and breakouts.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McKenna embraces every inch of Piggy’s awkwardness, every desperate plea for acceptance and friendship, without polish or artificiality.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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Yet Voisard believes people are increasingly tuning into animal livestreams to escape artificiality.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Yun-ji’s public confession reveals Chang-ho’s duplicity and allows Noori a chance to shine on its own.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Smoothness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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