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applicator

noun
ap路​pli路​ca路​tor | \ 藞a-pl蓹-藢k膩-t蓹r How to pronounce applicator (audio) \

Definition of applicator

: one that applies specifically : a device for applying a substance (such as medicine or polish)

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The applicator is familiar: a fuzzy doe foot that scoops up just the right amount of gloss. Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, "This New Glossier Lip Gloss Is Michelle Obama Approved," 9 July 2019 The applicator is super handy and the creamy formula goes on like butter. Dominique Hobdy, Essence, "This MAC Concealer Is Good Enough To Replace Your Morning Coffee," 31 July 2019 Not quite a lipsick nor a stain, Chanel's newest matte powder delivers a soft wash of color via a totally foolproof sponge applicator. Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The Only 14 Beauty Products You Need to Buy This Fall," 6 Sep. 2016 With a brush applicator, the lines deposited are fine and barely-there featherlike strokes that look natural. Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, "Glossier鈥檚 Newest Product Brow Flick Is Here," 12 June 2019 Along with the powder, there鈥檚 a mini mirror and two different applicators. Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "This Benefit Cosmetics Powder Foundation Solves (Almost) All of My Skin Problems," 11 June 2019 Perhaps Jenner should consider repackaging the toner in a glass medicine dropper type applicator instead. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "I Used Only Kylie Skin Products For a Whole Week. Here's My Honest Review.," 29 May 2019 The applicator really elevates your lashes to give that extra drama that everyone wants in their eyes. Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The Best Mascaras of All Time, According to 6 Celebrity Makeup Artists," 3 Aug. 2018 Some kits, such as the one from One Two Cosmetics, are sold with a tweezer-like applicator included ($69, onetwocosmetics.com). Ilise Carter, WSJ, "How Magnetic Lashes Became the Biggest Thing in Beauty," 4 Jan. 2019

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applicator

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English Language Learners Definition of applicator

: a tool that is used to put something (such as paint or makeup) on a surface : a tool that is used to apply something

applicator

noun
ap路​pli路​ca路​tor | \ 藞a-pl蓹-藢k膩-t蓹r How to pronounce applicator (audio) \

Kids Definition of applicator

: a device for applying a substance (as medicine or polish)

applicator

noun
ap路​pli路​ca路​tor | \ 藞ap-l蓹-藢k膩t-蓹r How to pronounce applicator (audio) \

Medical Definition of applicator

: one that applies specifically : a device for applying a substance (as medicine)

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