as in to smear
to put a thick layer of a liquid, cream, etc. over (something)
We ate lobster slathered with butter. She slathered her skin with sunscreen.
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Recent Examples of slather
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Crushed raspberries smeared into rich buttercream slathered on a three-tier layer cake with swirls of raspberry jam in the filling.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
For smoother skin from the neck downwards, slather on Eos' body lotion.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2024
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Verb
All skin is susceptible to the damage that UV rays can cause, including wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer, so slather yourself with a generous amount of SPF daily, and not just once.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Crushed raspberries smeared into rich buttercream slathered on a three-tier layer cake with swirls of raspberry jam in the filling.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Body Oil has the same alluring concoction of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris notes so your loved ones can slather said notes all over their bodies—oo la la.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
For smoother skin from the neck downwards, slather on Eos' body lotion.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slather
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Nevertheless, Trump made attacking trans athletes a major issue on the campaign trail, even smearing Olympic gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif, a cis woman, as an abusive trans woman days before the November 2024 election.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Feb. 2025
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Presently, my then-one-year-old son toddled into the room and proceeded to smear his sticky hands all over the walls of our den.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
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In the 1990s timeline, the girls may have anointed Natalie as Antler Queen, but with the amount of jealousy and moving parts, the crown will likely change heads.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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But what has a king, God’s anointed on earth, to do with the messy business of living?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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New Immigration Powers Texas Woman Sends Message to Trump After Husband Detained by ICE Trump Migrant Deportation Numbers Compared to Obama, Biden Sanctuary Cities Asked to Work With ICE Since taking office, Trump has issued a slew of executive orders related to immigration.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Beyond ease of use, Shark’s LED light therapy mask is worth it because of its versatile treatments that solve a slew of major skin concerns with quick, easy treatments.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Garrett, who just turned 29 and recently announced a trade request, would represent a franchise-changing haul, as a future Hall of Famer smack dab in the middle of his prime.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Researchers studying animal expressions can also induce mild discomfort—tightening a blood pressure cuff around a leg, for instance, or dabbing a bit of hot chili extract onto the skin.—
science.org,
science.org,
13 Feb. 2025
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The two-plug-plus-S/PDIF audio stack, the quick connect Wi-Fi 7, and the 2.5GbE port are on the right.—
Joe Shields,
PCMAG,
17 Feb. 2025
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Erivo accessorized the look with sparkly Bucherer Fine Jewellery rings and impressive earring stack and her signature bejeweled nails.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wanted posters requesting information about Giles’ whereabouts were plastered all over the building’s lobby.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Her step cut featured a micro-fringe, framing pieces cut to the earlobe (and plastered to the face), and long, inky layers reaching towards her navel.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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The boy was dressed in a black T-shirt and baggy jeans, and with a pile of black curls on top.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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On the ground, an occasional fallen palm tree and piles of red palm fruit scattered along the roadsides.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Anton and Charades have already sold the family horror-comedy into a raft of territories, including to Elevation Pictures In Canada and Apollo Films in France.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Out of the gate in his second term, President Donald Trump has delivered a raft of executive orders and policy edicts that are flaunting justice.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slather. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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