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Reassess Throughout the Day: Ward suggests carrying a clean sponge or blotting paper to gently smooth out any product that might settle into wrinkles throughout the day.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Dab with blotting papers to remove excess oil, being careful not to irritate skin.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Effortlessly chic, and easy to carry on-the-go, this product contains 100 round blotting papers that won’t disturb makeup or transfer bacteria to the face.
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Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024
The medallion contains a specimen of the original penicillin mold on blotting paper, mounted within a glass disc held in place by a black plastic rim 53 millimeters (two inches) in diameter, according to the auction listing.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of blotting paper was
in the 15th century
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“Blotting paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blotting%20paper. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
blotting paper
noun
: a spongy paper used to absorb wet ink
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