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The pattern is also visible in films like Len Lye’s A Colour Box, 1935, for the British General Post Office, or Hra Bublinek (Play of Bubbles),1936, a soap advertisement by Karel Dodal, Irena Dodalová, and Hermína Týrlová obviously influenced by Fischinger.
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Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you're done.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
One restroom handwash station lacked soap and the sink compartment was blocked.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Many visitors bring gifts; Gutierrez usually comes bearing soap.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you're done.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
One restroom handwash station lacked soap and the sink compartment was blocked.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Many visitors bring gifts; Gutierrez usually comes bearing soap.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
Noun
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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These devices operate as a dust-free all-in-one cleaner without the need for airflow.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eyeballing detergent can’t be too hard, right?—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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With both cycles, use cold water and a gentle detergent, with a lower speed spin cycle.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For blondes, consider using a purple shampoo every two weeks to prevent brassiness and freshen up your color between salon visits.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the report, the state’s waste agency said items like yogurt containers, shampoo bottles and restaurant takeout trays are being recycled at rates only in the low single digits.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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