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cosmetic

[koz-met-ik] / kɒzˈmɛt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
beautifying; relating to appearance
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disfiguring


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I’m more interested in a company sitting directly at the intersection of aging, GLP-1 weight loss and cosmetic restoration — and I’m already accumulating shares.

From MarketWatch Sep. 5, 2026

Of all cosmetic procedures tracked, one saw the most growth year-over-year: facial fat grafting.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Eyelid lifts were one of the top five cosmetic surgeries last year; if you hang out in a certain corner of Instagram, you might not be able to escape the term bleph, short for blepharoplasty.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2026

Like counts would be hidden by default and cosmetic surgery filters barred.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

My plan, I told him, was simply to effect essentially cosmetic changes in order to make the ANC more intelligible — and more palatable — to our allies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The facilities produce raw materials used to make pharmaceuticals, clothing, cosmetics, detergents, construction materials and military explosives in the UK and Europe.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Israeli settlements mainly export agricultural products, as well as wine, Dead Sea cosmetics and industrial products.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

The list also reaches into the everyday commerce that binds the two economies, including cheese, seafood and cosmetics.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The cosmetics and fragrances retailer said Thursday it now forecasts earnings per share of $28.70 to $29 for the year, up from $28.36 to $28.80 previously.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The dress code at my school forbade cosmetics.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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