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: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
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a painful pimple on his back
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Disrupting the biofilm can prevent pimple or blackhead formation.3
4.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Some pimple patches are a standard circle shape, but these come in a cute star for a more fun look.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.
—Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimple. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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