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cosmetic

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


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There are no dedicated regulations around cosmetic procedures in Wales or Northern Ireland.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The government began consulting on changes to the cosmetic surgery industry in 2023, but there have been calls for stricter regulations for many years.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Although reducing visible belly fat may appeal to patients for cosmetic reasons, researchers emphasize that the potential medical benefits could be more important.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Consumer-goods manufacturers, including Avon Products and Johnson & Johnson, have turned to bankruptcy court in recent years to deal with an avalanche of lawsuits alleging that cosmetic talc caused cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Now it’s a cosmetic fairground: silver trim, gold pillars, marquee lights, brand-name letters the size of a human head.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Arnest, a Russian maker of perfume, cosmetics, and household products, also bought the Russian business of U.K. consumer-goods group Unilever in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Israeli settlements mainly export agricultural products, as well as wine, Dead Sea cosmetics and industrial products.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

The list also reaches into the everyday commerce that binds the two economies, including cheese, seafood and cosmetics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

It is common for cosmetics to be a source of stability for luxury brands, providing higher profit margins and an accessible entry point for consumers.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

We turned down the dimly lit corridor of cosmetics, and I could barely keep the grin off my face.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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