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cosmetic

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


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Mailyan was the owner-operator of Healthy Way Medical Center, a clinic that claimed to provide beauty and cosmetic services, according to the Department of Justice press office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The government said it wanted to "drive cosmetic cowboys out of the market" and shield people from treatments "that can go badly wrong".

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Its standard fare—which, unlike many airlines, is also available in premium economy—includes cosmetic products from celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Although reducing visible belly fat may appeal to patients for cosmetic reasons, researchers emphasize that the potential medical benefits could be more important.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 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

Another man described an impressive record of completed orders, along with an ability to navigate cosmetics, feminine hygiene products and unfamiliar grocery aisles.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

L'Oreal said Thursday its third quarter sales rose by double digits as the French cosmetics giant appeared to have dodged the stagnation affecting much of the luxury industry.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The facilities produce raw materials used to make pharmaceuticals, clothing, cosmetics, detergents, construction materials and military explosives in the UK and Europe.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 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

Spritzing fancy perfume on each other from the samples at the cosmetics counter.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor


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