as in decorative
serving to add beauty
changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
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Recent Examples of cosmetic
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s designed to automatically adapt to changes in user appearance, such as wearing cosmetic makeup or growing facial hair.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Chantelle Lee, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
McGrath has been given full access to the Louis Vuitton archive, which includes vanity cases to transport delicate perfumes and cosmetics from 1854, and a range of powder compacts, brushes and mirrors seen in the 1920s.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
They are commonly used in many personal, cosmetic, and cleaning products.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s designed to automatically adapt to changes in user appearance, such as wearing cosmetic makeup or growing facial hair.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency tasked with ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices, food, and cosmetics.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
McGrath has been given full access to the Louis Vuitton archive, which includes vanity cases to transport delicate perfumes and cosmetics from 1854, and a range of powder compacts, brushes and mirrors seen in the 1920s.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
Adjective
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Use these decorative pieces as a backsplash in the kitchen or incorporate them into your garden's decor.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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This means bringing in accents such as floor coverings, decorative textiles, and beyond.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the first episode, she is visited by Daniel — her former makeup artist and bestie who, surprise, also used to be beauty editor of The Tig.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her makeup artist Lisa Potter-Dixon and hair stylist Miles Jeffries shared the stories behind Jackson’s beauty look on their respective Instagram pages.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Crisp, clean, and classic for any kind of bedroom setup, this 100% cotton option from Annie Selke features split corners, ornamental stitching, and a generous 18-inch drop.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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The anarchist act is meant as an ornamental admonishment, not as an actual accomplishment.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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With an average of nearly eight free throws per game, Benigni is consitently able to get into the paint and draw fouls, and that is a big reason why he's scored 78 total points in his last three games, an average of 26 ppg.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Indiana’s main issue in Chicago was their points in the paint allowed.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The moon’s red coloring begins to fade and the dark part shrinks down until the moon’s appearance returns to its typical shape, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Likely, their universal dull, dark coloring helped these early mammals to better camouflage at night and stay warm.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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