matting

verb

Definition of mattingnext
present participle of mat
1
as in dimming

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2
as in crowding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matting
  1. brightening
  2. whitening
  3. replenishing
  4. ramming
  5. pressing
Verb
  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightening
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  • Other uses for baking soda include reducing stomach acid and whitening teeth.
    Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • And unlike some whitening treatments, this one is gentle enough for daily use.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of whitening
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  • Experientially, the line has always stood out for replenishing and maintaining hydration while generating noticeable glow while addressing the concerns of aging.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • It’s also enriched with moisture-replenishing thermal spring water to minimize skin irritation.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of replenishing
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  • In June of this year, the Chanel boutique on Avenue Montaigne was targeted by a smash-and-grab robbery that involved four suspects ramming their vehicle into the store in order to break the windows and steal merchandise.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The ramming case was later dismissed by federal prosecutors.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of ramming
Verb
  • In other cases, such as a pressing in-the-moment circumstance, they aren’t allowed more time and must decide on the spot or in the blink of an eye.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In other cases, such as a pressing in-the-moment circumstance, they aren’t allowed more time and must decide on the spot or in the blink of an eye.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pressing
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