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eye shadow
noun
: a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes
Examples of eye shadow in a Sentence
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Once liquid blushes, bronzers, and eye shadows came on the scene, many people learned just how dewy and radiant their skin could look when not totally dehydrated with a powder coating.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Shimmering rose golds, rich browns, and sultry plums—this eye shadow palette complements every eye color.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
Banks wore her brunette tresses in voluminous curls, while her makeup consisted of sparkly eye shadow and winged liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
Megan paired her short hair with bold black cat eye liner, Y2K-esque light gray eye shadow applied all the way up to her brows, and lined glossy lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
eye shadow
noun
: a colored cosmetic applied to the eyelids
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