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Examples of blotting paper in a Sentence
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Cons Some foundation transferred during the blotting paper test.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
The formula has excellent staying power and doesn’t transfer when using blotting papers.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
Due to the natural oils in the formula, there was some transfer on the blotting paper, which is to be expected.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
Dior Housed in a sleek little case, the Dior blotting papers come in a set of 100 branded with the iconic logo.
—Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
While the blotting papers and hand cream are self-explanatory—can’t be looking shiny or dry on the red carpet!—the Sublimage line of face and body cream is a luxe set of products worth diving deeper into.
—Louisa Ballhaus, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2023
Next, remove most of the balm with blotting paper.
—Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2021
Each blotting paper drives home the open-air message and features a number of lightly watermarked H's artistically arranged to mimic plumes of a dandelion floating in the wind.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022
The more water that soaked through the mattress protector and into the absorbent blotting paper below, the less waterproof the protector proved to be.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of blotting paper was
in the 15th century
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Cite this Entry
“Blotting paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blotting%20paper. Accessed 9 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
blotting paper
noun
: a spongy paper used to absorb wet ink
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