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Recent Examples of greasy Understandably, some folks prefer to steer clear of body butters for many reasons: a super-heavy feel, a longer period of absorption, and a greasy film on your skin. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025 Brown suggests creating a paste with equal parts activated charcoal powder and water before spreading it over the greasy surface. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025 Among the roster of holidaymakers is Rick, a greasy misanthrope played by Walton Goggins, and his significantly younger girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a fun, flirty babe whose perpetual good mood is at complete odds with her partner. Olivia Petter, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 Never greasy, never chalky, and always glowy, this formula works like a charm under makeup. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greasy

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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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