unguents

noun

plural of unguent
as in ointments

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  1. ointments
  2. lotions
  3. creams
  4. balms
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 ointments
Noun
  • Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of lotions
Noun
  • 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
  • Don’t use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creams
Noun
  • An ultra-fine, barrier-reparative mist, under-eye patches, and lip balms are also essential—tucked away in a pouch inside my Alex Mill tote.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • The extra hair ties, lotion bottles, lip balms, and stack of books can be pared down, as can any chargers, medications, and other items that don’t belong.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Definition of balms
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“Unguents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguents. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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