texturize

verb

tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing

Examples of texturize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While thinning shears have anywhere from 25 to 50 teeth, texturizing shears have something closer to 15. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2023 When weightlifting, exposing fine metallic wedding bands to texturized grips or other machinery can lead to scratching, discoloration, tarnishing or even accidental breakage, a costly mistake. Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023 Ideal for thin and fine hair, this unique product collection formulated with caffeine is designed to nourish, texturize and lift adding weightless body and conditioning treatments that fill in missing keratin found naturally in hair follicles give hair a soft weightless finish for lasting shape. Lela London, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 The formulation dispenses through a plastic bottle with a pump nozzle rather than an aerosol to texturize hair and lift roots in specific areas with less mess, Lab evaluations found. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 26 Apr. 2022 This sea salt spray adds natural volume, and thickness, and helps style and texturize shorter styles. ELLE, 23 Apr. 2022 But not all formulas are the same — some texturize while adding shine; others are intended for a matte effect. Tanisha Pina, Allure, 30 Nov. 2020 My guess, though, is that the accordion effect really encourages wavy hair to texturize rather than fall flat, but I'm tempted to try this again with a diffuser in the future. Erin Parker, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2020 All of it has helped texturize one of the most complicated and deep-rooted quarrels in American soccer. Patrick Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 7 Apr. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of texturize was circa 1950

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“Texturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/texturize. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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texturize

verb
tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing
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