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makeup

[meyk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




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NASA's administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday defended the makeup of the space agency's latest Artemis crew, an all-male group.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The former couple met on the set of Zack Snyder’s film “Rebel Moon,” where Pasqual worked as a background actor and Shehorn worked as a makeup artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The makeup of Canada’s trade in goods deficit has changed in recent years, Statistics Canada notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I knew I've always wanted to go into makeup.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The night her mother took a Kleenex and forcibly tried to wipe the makeup off her face, Sharon flounced from the house and into her boyfriend’s truck.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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