cosmeticize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmeticize
Verb
  • Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The company also sells various accessories that go in between the panels to spruce them up, like wine racks, shelves, and hooks.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Proponents of these bills say children deserve a chance at an education that fits their individual needs, while those against them counter that the money would be better spent improving public schools to benefit a larger number of students.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The suite includes all the classic Office applications, with new features and enhancements that improve productivity, collaboration, and ease of use.
    StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • That same engine powers the top-end Dark Horse model, but is souped up to 500 hp (368 kW).
    Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
  • But his passion for souping up classic cars would also eventually take a professional turn.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Wearing a look inspired by Barbie herself, Margot Robbie dolls up at this year's Gotham Awards on Nov. 27 in N.Y.C. 43 of 80 Night to Remember Bradley Cooper waves to onlookers outside of the 2023 Gotham Awards in New York City on Nov. 27.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • To further doll up your kitchen, Hilton’s main cutlery set features eight luxuriously golden knives with soft pink handles and gold accents.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Verb
  • Hackers also insert malware-laden files into chat threads, tricking users into downloading DLL files that enable system takeover.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
  • In February 2024, a woman who was tricked by a computer support scheme that mimicked Microsoft customer support, transferred around $550,000 to the suspects in two wire transfers.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The actress’ dress featured a burgundy spiral asymmetrical ruffle embellished with crystal fox embroidery.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The strapless champagne silk dress features a curved geometric detail embellished with Swarovski crystals.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Cosmeticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmeticize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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