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Recent Examples of unguent
Embalmers had different recipes for preparing and preserving bodies depending on the era; the budget; the level of nobility and gender of the deceased; and the availability of ingredients such as plant resins, oils and other unguents that could preserve and perfume the remains.
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Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
The first was molecules from embalming ingredients such as oils, waxes and unguents.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
TikTok has its Get Ready With Mes, where influencers chat over their plethora of skin-nourishing unguents and artful makeup products.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
Nevertheless, our ancestors had some inkling that different substances, when applied as ointments, unguents, or pastes, could protect or heal skin from a range of injuries, including sun damage.
—Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
But the notion of an alien worm producing its own mind-melting unguent doesn’t seem especially bonkers.
—Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
But the institutional gangrene to which Levin draws attention seems to me to go beyond what the unguents in our current chrismatories can heal.
—Michael Knox Beran, National Review, 6 Feb. 2020
The transition from handset juggernaut to invisible technological unguent was not without casualties.
—Natasha Frost, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2019
It should be noted that this soothing unguent is under some fire.
—Ross Kenneth Urken, Town & Country, 26 Sep. 2017
Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
The first was molecules from embalming ingredients such as oils, waxes and unguents.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
TikTok has its Get Ready With Mes, where influencers chat over their plethora of skin-nourishing unguents and artful makeup products.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
Nevertheless, our ancestors had some inkling that different substances, when applied as ointments, unguents, or pastes, could protect or heal skin from a range of injuries, including sun damage.
—Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
But the notion of an alien worm producing its own mind-melting unguent doesn’t seem especially bonkers.
—Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
But the institutional gangrene to which Levin draws attention seems to me to go beyond what the unguents in our current chrismatories can heal.
—Michael Knox Beran, National Review, 6 Feb. 2020
The transition from handset juggernaut to invisible technological unguent was not without casualties.
—Natasha Frost, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2019
It should be noted that this soothing unguent is under some fire.
—Ross Kenneth Urken, Town & Country, 26 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguent
Noun
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The source of all the trouble was a medication called betamethasone, which Baffert has steadfastly argued was administered in an ointment for a rash on Medina Spirit’s hindquarters.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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That said, there is one practical fly in the judicial ointment of this case.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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For those looking for shorter-term coverage, the best hair colors for gray hair are also available in temporary, semi-permanent, and demi-permanent formulas that range from creams and gels to glosses and sprays.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Noun
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While Zadeh opted for oil, the first double cleansing step can also be done with a cleansing balm.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The balm contains small amounts of caffeine that constrict blood vessels under your eyes, eliminating dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The main pocket has plenty of room for your keys plus a few other accessories like makeup or travel size hand sanitizer and lotion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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These are more efficient than your average zippered disposable bags because the leakproof and waterproof bags can contain smelly clothes, messy lotions and gels, and more.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The product was thoughtfully developed, too: according to the brand, whipping up a salve that addresses 10 hair concerns took just as many years of research.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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With every remaining survivor who has been in Joe’s orbit alive, the only salve for his loneliness is disturbing fan mail.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
30 Apr. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Unguent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguent. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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