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cosmetic

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


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Queries for “ear filler” exploded by 1,200% on BarbieTalk, a South Korean online information platform for cosmetic procedures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Australia and Brazil have banned cosmetic indoor tanning entirely for people of all ages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In between were “low positive,” where the text mentioned minor cosmetic updates, such as fresh paint or finishes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

She also put down a deposit to have her eyebrows tattooed, but ended up not going through with the cosmetic work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the overstuffed tapestry bag, under Sydelle's cosmetic case, Angela found a letter.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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