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cosmetic

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


Example Sentences

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That change would likely be cosmetic at best.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

A self-styled "beauty consultant" allegedly allowed "dangerous" cosmetic procedures to be carried out despite a legal injunction against him, a court has heard.

From BBC • May 20, 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

Instead, prosecutors said, “Mailyan billed and received payments for thousands of injections that were never provided or were provided only for cosmetic purposes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“And when we’ve got you dialed in, we’ll get you a cosmetic cover.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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