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manicure

[man-i-kyoor] / ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər /
VERB
trim
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My wife and I enjoyed a gel manicure and the signature Luxury Foot Retreat pedicure, complete with warm neck wraps and beverages.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"It sounded like the service would be catering to the ultra-rich woman who's just got a manicure and doesn't want her nails spoiled," said labour rights activist and sociologist Akriti Bhatia.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Our final, clear polish could be put over any manicure or even bare nails, which could help people with calluses on their fingertips, too. So, it has both a cosmetic and lifestyle benefit," explains Desai.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

She had this incredibly long, square, chunky French tip manicure, and she’d talk with her hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I told Mabel I could probably get her a discount on a manicure there.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour



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