topical

Example Sentences

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Allen’s shows are designed to be evergreens with few topical gags so they can be repeated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

“I just thought it was another piece of music I had written that followed my long career path of dealing with topical subjects. . .”

From Salon • Feb. 10, 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