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Recent Examples of unguent
All the perfumed unguents and performative rituals of fame are present.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguent
Noun
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Like the items in your kitchen, medications (including creams, ointments, pain relievers, and more) all come with their own set of expiration dates.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The First Aid Only kit includes bandages, gauze, burn cream, antibiotic ointment, gloves, scissors and more.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your Skin Might Actually Improve There’s no cure-all cream or powder to reverse the hands of time, but strength training might also carry skin benefits.—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Replace the cow’s milk with coconut milk or coconut cream in the cake batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cosmetics These adorable lip balm duos clock in at just $9 for two full sizes, and come in a variety of delicious flavors ranging from fruity (Mango & Watermelon) to festive (think Peppermint Mocha vibes).—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Because Teddy believes that the woman sitting before him, freshly shorn and covered in pasty white lotion, is not of this Earth.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The multipurpose salve became an instant classic for its glossy finish, long-lasting moisture, and minimalist packaging.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Antonoff spoke about how touring around the country acts as another salve to the current political turmoil, even as artists get front-row seats to how the nation is changing.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 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
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“Unguent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguent. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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