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Recent Examples of emollient
The Different Kinds of Laxatives How Stool Softeners Work
Farhadi said that stool softeners (also known as emollient laxatives) are substances that can be very helpful if your stool is dry and hard.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2023
Thankfully rich, emollient hand creams can help alleviate and soothe dry, irritated hands with minimal effort.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Overnight Gel-Cream ($40), a more emollient formula made to hydrate dull skin overnight.
—Blake Newby, Essence, 26 Dec. 2020
Using ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E, and green tea, this is an emollient-rich balm that soothes and rehydrates.
—Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2023
Thankfully rich, emollient hand creams can help alleviate and soothe dry, irritated hands with minimal effort.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Overnight Gel-Cream ($40), a more emollient formula made to hydrate dull skin overnight.
—Blake Newby, Essence, 26 Dec. 2020
Using ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E, and green tea, this is an emollient-rich balm that soothes and rehydrates.
—Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emollient
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Agreeableness - some importance Typically for successful startups, someone among the co-founders is compassionate, cooperative, and considerate toward others.Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Federer breaks the record of 12 straight finals victories shared by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. 2008 — Michigan’s 42-7 drubbing by Ohio State put a merciful end to the worst season in Michigan’s 129 years of intercollegiate football.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Discrete levels are filled with an array of obstacles and enemies, some of which culminate in gigantic bosses whose easygoing challenge offers a merciful break from the likes of Elden Ring.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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The optimism surrounding Trump's pro-crypto stance has energized the digital asset community, who anticipate more lenient regulations under his administration.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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While other cities across Europe and beyond are cracking down on Airbnb, Venice is being more lenient, hoping to persuade tourists to behave better rather than imposing restrictions.Julia Buckley, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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