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Recent Examples of unguent
Cosmetics emporium Belizean Breezes Soap Co. sells all-natural unguents for face and body.
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Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
All the perfumed unguents and performative rituals of fame are present.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 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
Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
All the perfumed unguents and performative rituals of fame are present.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguent
Noun
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For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The ointment, which is covered by insurance, costs around $450 for a week’s supply and can take more than 12 weeks to fully clean a wound.—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Noun
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From a hilltop, a broad sweep of cream concrete comes into view, vineyards rolling beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 60 rooms and suites are done up in soothing tones of cream and silver, with more than a dozen different types of marble used in the bathrooms.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This means that, in the winter, my skincare routine amounts to fighting a (losing) battle against freezing temps and dry air with an arsenal of heavy moisturizers and balms.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
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River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to drinking plenty of water, make sure to moisturize several times a day with a body lotion or body oil to prolong your tan.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Just try a lotion or lighter cream.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
Noun
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In the middle of what will ultimately be the longest hiatus the film franchise has ever seen, a new 007 video game might just be the salve that fans sorely need.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Inspired by Magnolia Bakery’s bestselling treat, the skin salve delivered a mouth-watering aroma and up to 12 hours of hydration.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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 11 Jun. 2026.
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