as in purification
the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt
underwent a cleansing before he could enter the temple's most sacred chamber
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as in purging
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants
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as in cleaning
to remove the dirt from
cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage
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Recent Examples of cleansing
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Start by cleansing the affected area with mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap Transform shower time while gently cleansing your skin with the refreshing fragrance and rich, creamy lather of the Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Apply on face and neck after cleansing.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Over four songs that span the length of a feature film, Sumac turn The Healer into a beguiling feat of experimental metal that’s at once cleansing and terrifying.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
This four-piece kit features four of the brand’s top sellers, a standout of which is the cleansing oil—a lightweight formula packed with jojoba, safflower, and apricot kernel oil for hydration, plus green tea extract to soothe irritation, and ginseng and licorice extract for brightening.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
That means two bottles of this delectable cream in all of its moisturizing, priming, and cleansing glory.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Exfoliation should be done right after cleansing your face.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
This silicone scrubber is my body cleansing agent of choice.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Start by cleansing the affected area with mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap Transform shower time while gently cleansing your skin with the refreshing fragrance and rich, creamy lather of the Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Apply on face and neck after cleansing.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Over four songs that span the length of a feature film, Sumac turn The Healer into a beguiling feat of experimental metal that’s at once cleansing and terrifying.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
This four-piece kit features four of the brand’s top sellers, a standout of which is the cleansing oil—a lightweight formula packed with jojoba, safflower, and apricot kernel oil for hydration, plus green tea extract to soothe irritation, and ginseng and licorice extract for brightening.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
That means two bottles of this delectable cream in all of its moisturizing, priming, and cleansing glory.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Exfoliation should be done right after cleansing your face.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansing
Noun
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Both the pool and spa have state-of-the-art water purification and filtration systems.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, Kopelman says advancements in isolation and purification techniques are helping to standardize exosome preparations, and regulatory frameworks are evolving to accommodate these innovative therapies.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That includes a pair of surprisingly cathartic conversations between him and John Kreese (Martin Kove), the sensei whose verbal and even physical abuse kicked off his slide into self-loathing and eventually alcoholism after that loss in 1984.—
Ben Rosenstock,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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But for her community, comedy is cathartic and therapeutic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Matlin is the most moving and exciting star on offer, and while she’s always been outspoken about her life and career — see: closed caption crusade, her involvement with the Deaf President Now!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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The former earned an impressive (for an arthouse film) $53.8 million at the box office, while the latter grossed $68.3 million and was nominated for an Oscar for its screenplay.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles dominated the Chiefs in one of the most impressive performances in Super Bowl history.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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White was noticeably emotional addressing the audience of cast, crew, network executives, and supporters inside the Paramount Theatre.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Despite the physical and emotional toll their work extracts, the women who live at the parlor have fortified an impenetrable sisterhood.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Cleansing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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