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: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
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a painful pimple on his back
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Some pimple patches are a standard circle shape, but these come in a cute star for a more fun look.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.
—Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
One such unqualified candidate is a nurse trying to pop her own pimple.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Gabriele was their father, and the logo depicts him at age 14 (minus any pimples).
—Tamara Shopsin, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.
—Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
One such unqualified candidate is a nurse trying to pop her own pimple.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Gabriele was their father, and the logo depicts him at age 14 (minus any pimples).
—Tamara Shopsin, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimple. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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