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Recent Examples of emollient
The British government will see a deal as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.
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Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
For dry skin, look for a richer, more emollient moisturizer.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
Without subjecting you to a chemistry lesson, humectant ingredients must be teamed with emollient ingredients to make an effective lip balm.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emollient
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Stable housing, economic supports, safe communities, inclusive policies, supportive workplaces, and compassionate classrooms are not abstract ideals.—
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Vulnerable Chiron is rolling forward in your 10th House of Authority, prompting you to reshape your path by transforming past criticism into practical, compassionate leadership.—
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And what seemed most probably was a blip ultimately dominoed into the disillusioning 2025 season that will come to a merciful end on Sunday in Las Vegas.—
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This was seen by the founders as a merciful act, stemming from the tradition of old English law.—
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The civilian group has often found itself in the crosshairs of the city’s combative politics, facing accusations that its commissioners are either too cynical or overly lenient toward the police.—
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Given the evidence weighted against Williams and his deal with prosecutors, Guevara was given a more lenient sentence of 10 years.—
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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