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cosmetic

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


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“She was kind of the first one writing about influencers and cosmetic surgery,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Having bought the 12-acre property under the assumption that the main residence on the parcel would require some simple, cosmetic updates, the TV host found herself facing a much more mammoth task.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Reduction is considered a cosmetic procedure on the NHS, and while it is available, Highton says it's "almost impossible" to access.

From BBC • May 22, 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

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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