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n. - A piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief.

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  • Strange ripped a Kleenex from the box atop his desk and handed it to Simmons, who dabbed tenderly at his cheek.
  • My mother said we were misusing the word; you could not call a Kleenex kira-kira.
  • A The invention of the disposable tissue called Kleenex is not attributed to any one person.
  • Serendipty: The flu vaccine shortage has been a bonanza for Kimberly-Clark's new anti-viral Kleenex, which is flying off shelves.
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