cosmetic
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While some Indonesians supported the change in leadership, others believe this is a cosmetic move that will not make a significant difference.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Her 2022 debut novel, “Aesthetica,” plumbed the lengths one aged-out influencer is willing to go to reverse her cosmetic surgeries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
That change would likely be cosmetic at best.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
“These are purely cosmetic, so it’s just here to make the product more attractive, more beautiful, and allow manufacturers to make us want to consume more,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Aisha was simply a true market woman, immune to the cosmetic niceties of American customer service.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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