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a substance used for cleaning
a little soap and water should clean this in no time
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Recent Examples of soaps
But today's dish soaps just don't have that kind of power.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
To remove the sudsy solutions, apply damp towels to absorb the soaps.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Margaret DePriest, an actress and five-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee who wrote on numerous soaps including General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, All My Children, Sunset Beach and others, has died.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Your hands will also feel soft after using these soaps, because they’re infused with olive oil and avocado for extra moisture.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The line includes body oils, cold process soaps, wax melts and coconut wax candles with names like Enigma, Saharan Musk, and Love Letter.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Their offerings included jewelry, soaps, paintings, sculpture, local honey, clothing, pottery, items for the home and garden, holiday decor and more.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
To remove the sudsy solutions, apply damp towels to absorb the soaps.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Margaret DePriest, an actress and five-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee who wrote on numerous soaps including General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, All My Children, Sunset Beach and others, has died.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Your hands will also feel soft after using these soaps, because they’re infused with olive oil and avocado for extra moisture.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The line includes body oils, cold process soaps, wax melts and coconut wax candles with names like Enigma, Saharan Musk, and Love Letter.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Their offerings included jewelry, soaps, paintings, sculpture, local honey, clothing, pottery, items for the home and garden, holiday decor and more.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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Learn about using all-purpose cleaners on glass and some alternatives for the job.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Backed by over 21,000 five-star reviews, the Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum is one of the best cleaners on the market.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Turning a garment inside out allows detergents and water to penetrate these stains and odors more easily for deeper cleaning.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Non-food items include diapers and hygiene products, detergents, and school supplies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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