cuticle

noun

Definition of cuticlenext
as in skin

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Recent Examples of cuticle The spray has peptides and polymers to increase hair diameter and lend fullness, along with amino acids for cuticle repair and scalp nourishment. — Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 21 June 2026 Instead, the technique uses specialized electric file bits and precision scissors to carefully remove excess cuticle and dead skin around the nail bed. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Many sets ship with everything needed for application, including a file, buffer, cuticle stick and glue, which means a full manicure can take minutes instead of an afternoon. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Skip aggressive cuticle cutting. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuticle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuticle
  1. skin
  2. shield
  3. plate
  4. carapace
  5. plating
  6. envelope
  7. mail
  8. hide
Noun
  • Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
    — Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of skin
Noun
  • Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • On the wall across the bar are autographs of former USMNT greats, scrawled inside a mighty shield.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Boston Dynamics’s Atlas has a toylike carapace and a glowing, hollow circle for a head.
    — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of carapace
Noun
  • These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Definition of plating
Noun
  • This allows aircraft to strike targets while remaining outside much of the enemy’s air defense envelope.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The Cupertino tech giant's forthcoming foldable is expected to be priced at well over $2,000, which is not a surprise for envelope-pushing tech—and for Apple.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of envelope
Noun
  • Post offices will, however, be open on Friday, July 3 and mail delivery will occur as normal.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • States can still count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to Republicans who had pushed for stricter regulations.
    — Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • The leather for the upper of the shoe once came from kangaroo hide (not cowhide).
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Then back by a slightly different route, past more hides and oiled walnut and blued steel.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Definition of hide

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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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