blackhead

noun

Definition of blackheadnext
as in blister

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Recent Examples of blackhead Pore vacuums claim to remove blackheads but mostly clear surface debris. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 These easy-to-use toning pads use white willow bark and citric acid to exfoliate deep within the pores and dissolve blackheads. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin. — David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blackhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
  1. blister
  2. pimple
  3. whitehead
  4. pustule
  5. papule
  6. boil
  7. zit
Noun
  • Not every blister or color change indicates infection, so ask the treating clinician to assess unexpected symptoms.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Siedlecki saw Jannah’s skin turn red, then peel and blister, and the burns extended from the baby’s mid-back to the back of her legs and heels, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • Picking may be directed at healthy skin, hair, scalp, pimples, or moles.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Elsewhere in the top 10 were Eos and The Ordinary, while Hero Cosmetics took the number-10 spot for its signature pimple patches.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • Some medications that affect hormone levels can cause true acne (with blackheads or whiteheads) and may require slightly different treatments to resolve.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Definition of whitehead
Noun
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of papule
Noun
  • Add a large handful of kosher salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil on the stovetop over high heat.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of zit

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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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