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Kleenex

American

[klee-neks] / ˈkli nɛks /

Trademark.

a brand name for a soft, disposable paper tissue, used especially as a handkerchief.

Kleenex British

/ ˈkliːnɛks /

noun

a kind of soft paper tissue, used esp as a handkerchief

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Kimberly-Clark’s products include Kleenex tissues and Cottonelle toilet paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Kimberly-Clark, the owner of brands including Kleenex and Huggies, “has undertaken a significant transformation to pivot our portfolio to higher-growth, higher-margin businesses,” he added.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

Kimberly-Clark makes Kleenex, Huggies nappies and some of the biggest toilet paper brands in the US.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Grab a box of Kleenex and keep your rain boots handy.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

“Stealing Kleenex and eating underwear is not as much fun without you,” Malcolm says in a Bit voice.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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