cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt 
-ˌlēt
-ˌlēt
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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And not just that: the polyphenols present in green tea may also be effective at reducing cellulite and body fat.
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
No hidden cameras, just a little blur here and there for the cellulite.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Reduces Cellulite One study found that using a noninvasive vibrational device to massage areas with cellulite may be useful in reducing cellulite.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Not just a cellulite cream, this can also relieve joint tension.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 July 2024
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
No hidden cameras, just a little blur here and there for the cellulite.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Reduces Cellulite One study found that using a noninvasive vibrational device to massage areas with cellulite may be useful in reducing cellulite.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Not just a cellulite cream, this can also relieve joint tension.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 July 2024
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“Cellulite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulite. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt
-ˌlēt
-ˌlēt
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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