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cosmetic

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


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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 significant step came with the Health and Care Act 2022, which gave ministers powers to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Given the increasing awareness of the risks of sun damage, SPF has found its way into plenty of cosmetic products.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

"If they are looking for cosmetic or temporary changes to satisfy Washington, that will fall short," Carlos Saladrigas, president of a human resources company, said.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

Gideon would know that he'd been the reason for the cosmetic change.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

AI allows Simhony to quickly create a range of characters and content for clients such as Korean cosmetics brand Jumiso as well as startups promoting the same kinds of AI tools she uses, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 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

Beauty Pie is a direct-to-consumer, membership-based cosmetics firm which markets its products as luxury formulas with affordable prices.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

The dress code at my school forbade cosmetics.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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