tissue

noun

Definition of tissuenext
as in towel

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Recent Examples of tissue But perhaps the most interesting find of this research is the fact that a single stingray carries within its muscle tissue a chemical archive shaped by diet, environment and physiology. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Kirk’s widow, Erika, clutched a tissue and watched intently as a person said to be Robinson ran across the roof. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Her lab studies this as a model for how tissue-wide remodeling is impaired with age. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 The latest mission expanded that effort from medical implants to tissue manufacturing. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tissue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tissue
  1. towel
  2. napkin
Noun
  • Larger bath sets may include washcloths, towels, baby wipes, baby-safe Q-tips and even baby bath toys.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • To experience its silky-smooth results, gently massage the serum into your scalp when your hair is dry or towel-dried post-shower—and, cue the compliments!
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of towel
Noun
  • An iconic food in Minnesota, the Juicy Lucy is a three-napkin burger famous is for its molten cheese center.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 June 2026
  • Just do not wear leather on the bottom half, lest your napkin slide off, too.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of napkin

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“Tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tissue. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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