unguent

noun

Definition of unguentnext
as in ointment

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Recent Examples of unguent 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
  1. ointment
  2. cream
  3. balm
  4. lotion
  5. salve
  6. liniment
Noun
  • Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal.
    — Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of ointment
Noun
  • Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The new Sweet Marshmallow layering balm is a blend of orchid, marshmallow, and musk, according to the brand, while the Fruity Pear layering balm is a blend of pear, lotus blossom, and white wood.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The next generation of lip balms taps into that nostalgia while being equal parts practical and aspirational.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of balm
Noun
  • Maybe your $6 drugstore lotion became a $40 luxury brand, or your basic streaming plan turned into the premium version.
    — Jasmin Suknanan,Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • How to apply it properly Start with a cream or lotion 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, and work it into the skin like a massage so no spot is missed.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Bolstered with titanium dioxide for sun protection, the budget-friendly salve also contains glycerin, which contributes to a dewy skin look.
    — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • Amazon’s generous selection of early Prime Day deals, which serve as both a salve for the wait and a reason to get even more excited for the main event.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Definition of salve
Noun
  • Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • 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
Definition of liniment

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“Unguent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguent. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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