cosmetic
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Most purely cosmetic surgery is paid for out of pocket, as Medicare generally doesn’t cover procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
Eyelid lifts were one of the top five cosmetic surgeries last year; if you hang out in a certain corner of Instagram, you might not be able to escape the term bleph, short for blepharoplasty.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Honey, cosmetic and other exporters now face 50% levies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Like counts would be hidden by default and cosmetic surgery filters barred.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
We set our stay-at-home on the date of the proclamation to indicate that such a change for us was merely cosmetic.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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
The Chinese cosmetics company plans to roll out two Proya skincare collections at 400 Ulta stores and its e-commerce platform in November.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Even now, I like places like that: a large store with lots of aisles displaying bright plastic toys, greeting cards, loads of cosmetics, maybe even a photo booth.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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