Salty kisses from the sea lingered on my skin.

Meaning: The taste of salt from the sea stayed on my skin for a long time after I had been swimming.

Choice of Words: Linger is a verb that means to stay somewhere or continue for a long time. Skin is a noun that refers to the outer covering of the body.

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Salty kisses from the sea caressed my skin.

Meaning: This means that the ocean water gently and lovingly touched my skin. It's like when someone you love gently touches you and it makes you feel happy.

Choice of Words: Caressed means to touch someone or something gently and lovingly, like when you stroke a pet. When you put this together, "Salty kisses from the sea caressed my skin" means that the salty water from the ocean gently and lovingly touched my skin.

The sea's salty embrace lingered on my skin.

Meaning: This means that the ocean water held my skin close and the salty taste stayed there for a while. It's like when you hug someone and they hold you close for a long time.

Choice of Words: Embrace means to hold someone or something close, like when you hug someone. Lingering means to stay for a long time. When you put this together, "The sea's salty embrace lingered on my skin" means that the salty water from the sea held my skin close and stayed there for a while.

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