cosmetic
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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
The jet only required cosmetic touch-ups and the carrier hasn’t filed a claim, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The project began when Manasi Desai, an undergraduate student interested in cosmetic chemistry, approached her research advisor Joshua Lawrence in search of a project.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
I do not think life anywhere else would look very much like a reptile, or an insect or a human— even with such minor cosmetic adjustments as green skin, pointy ears and antennae.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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