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cosmetic

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


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Some in Hollywood described AI use as the new cosmetic surgery, where everyone knows it is happening, but few will admit to it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

His outsider credentials are cosmetic, for a start.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Like many, Tergenbayeva, said she was "attracted by the beautiful photos on Instagram" of other cosmetic operations.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

It’s $80 for the base game and $100 for the “ultimate” version, which comes with a bunch of cosmetic items.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

A few packages had the telltale shapes of Caboodles cosmetic cases.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

"There are some items that are UV reflective, glow-in-the-dark or neon that are made by cosmetics brands but are quietly labelled as a 'non-cosmetic paint'," he adds.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

He dropped out of high school to follow John to a job at a cosmetics company, Fuller Products.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

If you’re heading outside, dermatologists recommend applying sunscreen in addition to SPF cosmetics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Targeted inspections across the EU in 2025 found over 60 percent of imported items like toys, cosmetics and electronics had banned ingredients, missing labels or absent safety paperwork.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

He had never before seen or imagined a woman of the Party with cosmetics on her face.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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