lotion

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Recent Examples of lotion The initial focus is on their most popular fragrances of Blue, Black, and Red, with plans to expand into a full range of lotions, creams, and washes. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 For decades, basketball has been as much of a fixture on Fort Lauderdale’s beach as suntan lotion and lifeguard stations. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025 This formula moonlights as a line-softening cream, smoothing makeup base, body lotion, and face mask. Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025 Twenty percent of the lotions used contained formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, 12 of which were from the same brand, Bath & Body Works. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
Noun
  • Pour cooking liquid back into slow cooker and stir in cream, corn starch, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
  • The exterior sports a two-tone paint job, with the bulk of the body done up in Medium Goldenrod and the top in cream.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
  • Most basic first-aid kits include bandages, pain and allergy medications, assorted ointments, antiseptics, ice packs and sometimes a few simple tools.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • For Sara Kessler, I Shine been a balm for a mom who's a full-time caretaker, stretched and stressed by the pressure of a child with an illness.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 May 2025
  • And community—whether found in group chats, group therapy, or group breathwork—is the balm.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 May 2025
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
Noun
  • Dads love saving money, so that will be salve to his wounds.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • For moms, the traditional self-care narrative—baths, candles, solo yoga classes—often feels more like a Band-Aid than a true salve.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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