topical

Example Sentences

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Bethany is one of a growing number of people documenting their experiences on social media, using the hashtag TSW, which stands for topical steroid withdrawal.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“It was such a funny, topical joke that touched on something everyone was thinking about, and at the same time, got a big laugh and was unifying,” O’Brien said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

There are two FDA-approved treatments for these patients — minoxidil and finasteride, both of which come in oral and topical forms.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

To take a topical example of such selective reporting, consider how immigration has been covered of late.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

They're all lined up so neatly on the bathroom counter: the vacuum-packed dressings coated with topical pain reliever, the latex-free surgical tape, the hydrogen peroxide, the prescription-grade antibiotic gel.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin