How to Use whitener in a Sentence

whitener

noun
  • To counter the resulting bluish tint, whiteners—plaster of Paris, or chalk—were added to the recipe.
    John Anderson, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
  • Here are the best teeth whiteners, according to our test.
    Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 22 June 2023
  • The most powerful whitener may not be the best option for you, said Messina.
    Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Usage Aside from cost savings, one of the main draws of at-home teeth whiteners is convenience.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
  • At Walmart, sales of teeth whitener are popping as customers take their masks off.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • This whitener gel is great to use in addition to your usual toothpaste.
    Akili King, Vogue, 10 June 2021
  • It is also used as a tooth whitener in some toothpastes, and as a common household cleaning agent.
    Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021
  • As people go out more, Walmart said that sales of travel items and teeth whitener are popping as shoppers take their masks off.
    Anne D'innocenzio, Chron, 18 May 2021
  • Deodorant, teeth whitener and condoms are in high demand.
    Sarah Nassauer, WSJ, 24 May 2021
  • Bleach is a great whitener and germ-killer, so if your grout is very badly stained with mold and mildew, a strong bleach-containing cleaner will be your best bet and will likely require the least amount of scrubbing.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Add a laundry stain remover like OxiClean White Revive ($8, target.com), which has whiteners and enzymes, or fabric-safe bleach.
    Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2015
  • Next, a cocktail of serums and creams is broken up by two-minute applications of Crest Whitening Emulsions, a teeth whitener that requires no downtime or rinsing.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2020
  • The higher the concentration and longer the active ingredient is held against your teeth, the more effective the whitener typically is.
    Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Just like the rush on toilet paper and hand sanitizer a year ago, people are grabbing deodorant, teeth whitener and condoms off of store shelves, The Wall Street Journal reports.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 May 2021
  • For white clothing, using OxiClean white revive whitener + stain remover on your clothes before putting them in the laundry machine can also help fade stains.
    Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
  • In May, sales of eye makeup, teeth whitener kits, false eyelashes and lipstick were up at least 20 percent compared to a year ago, according to NielsenIQ analytics.
    NBC News, 6 July 2021
  • Unfortunately for my fruit-loving self, strawberries don't serve as a good teeth whitener.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Malic acid, found in strawberries and apples, is a natural enamel whitener.
    James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Perch boasts 70 brands in its stable of third-party sellers, including women’s athleisure brand Satina, teeth whitener Cali White and kitchenware from Flathead.
    Margherita Beale, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • The other kinds of at-home whiteners — whitening toothpastes or rinses — use polishing and other non-bleach agents to either scrub off or chemically remove stains that are closer to the surface.
    Abbie Kozolchyk, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2011
  • Skin lighteners generate a less painted look than skin whiteners by removing rather than concealing blemished or melanin-rich skin.
    Lynn M. Thomas, Quartz Africa, 9 Mar. 2020
  • This toothpaste is vegan, cruelty-free, free of parabens and has hydrated silica as an abrasive whitener.
    Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2023
  • While whiteners don't lighten bonds, veneers, and other dental work, certain brands, like Go Smile, Supersmile, and Glo, do remove stains on artificial tooth surfaces.
    Abbie Kozolchyk, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2011
  • Today’s politicians have hundreds of cosmetic enhancements at their fingertips: teeth whiteners, tanning beds, nips, tucks, laser treatments and fillers.
    Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019
  • Today's politicians have hundreds of cosmetic enhancements at their fingertips: teeth whiteners, tanning beds, nips, tucks, laser treatments and fillers.
    Author: Roxanne Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Nov. 2019
  • The first box included a smorgasbord of items such as entrees, snacks, beer, wine or coffee, hats, candles, journal, hand sanitizer, potholders, teeth whitener and letter openers.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2020
  • The piece includes a working vending machine that sells hair bleach, blue contact lenses, and skin whitener, which a hypothetical Middle Eastern man could use to get through U.S. customs more easily.
    Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2021
  • Naturally, a tech-forward solution that's gaining traction is LED teeth whiteners.
    NBC News, 10 Oct. 2019
  • The Snow whitener serum contains hallmark whitening agents hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, plus peppermint oil for a nice flavor.
    Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022

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