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cosmetic

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


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

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"Your shea butter that a lot of people use - either raw or in cosmetic products around the world - is because of bats, which disperse the seeds of the tree," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Critics likewise dismissed those steps as cosmetic measures, but Min Aung Hlaing said his government will "grant appropriate amnesties to support social reconciliation, justice and peace".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Just a little cosmetic procedure. Like getting a mole removed.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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