greasepaint
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Mr. Cameron calls his motion-capture tech “digital makeup,” but it’s such heavy greasepaint that it’s hard to guess who’s under it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
And perhaps we should have realised these movie moguls' commitment would not wear off with the greasepaint.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2023
When Ma sings, resplendent in her gold teeth and greasepaint makeup, the aches and joys of living reverberate within her all at once.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2020
But is there anything truer to the Joker’s chaotic spirit than shimmering greasepaint slathered on like frosting over a clearly-visible mustache?
From Slate • Oct. 7, 2019
The owner’s name was written on the lid in greasepaint.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing greasepaint
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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