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Kleenex

American  
[klee-neks] / ˈkli nɛks /
Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a soft, disposable paper tissue, used especially as a handkerchief.


Kleenex British  
/ ˈkliːnɛks /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The maker of Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers reported a profit of $665 million, or $2 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

These so-called inertial navigation units, which range from the size of a matchbox to that of a Kleenex box, can be made for use in the air, on land, underground or underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The deal would expand Kimberly-Clark’s scope from diapers, Kleenex, and the like into consumer health products, including Tylenol and plastic bandages.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 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

My mom swiped at her eyes with the Kleenex and glanced at me quickly, forcing out a shaky hello.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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