lotion

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Recent Examples of lotion The lightweight lotion sinks right into skin and has a pleasant subtle scent. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Every service begins with gentle cleansing to remove oils or lotions that could interfere. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 June 2025 Aesop’s amber bottles are unmistakably ubiquitous, whether for soap, lotion, or mouthwash. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 Bath & Body Works: Make your shower even more luxurious with sweet-smelling body washes, buttery lotions, and exfoliating scrubs that cost as little as $2. Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
Noun
  • Dogs with a thin fur coat on their belly can benefit from wearing sunscreen made for dogs; there are also canine sunscreen creams to protect their noses.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The structure, completed in 1955 and set on 30 sprawling acres, overlooks the Chagrin River and is painted a cream color with red accents.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • In these instances, doctors can prescribe an antibiotic or antifungal cream or oral medication, or a stronger steroid ointment for severe inflammation.
    Erica Sweeney, Time, 16 July 2025
  • Next time someone burns their finger while cooking, quickly put some diaper rash ointment that contains zinc oxide on the burn.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Beef tallow is typically purchased as a balm or cream.
    Health, Health, 14 July 2025
  • Astrid was such a star, a balm to Jess’s soul, and the best proof that Jess has it somewhere in herself not to be totally selfish — Astrid was the only being Jess could seemingly put above, or at least in equal stature, to herself.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 July 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
  • Also made with moisturizing glycerin and soothing mallow extract, the French salve removes makeup while giving the skin a garden-fresh glow.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
  • Angst in this moment is understandable, but Ms. Edwards believes that history can be a salve.
    Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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