cosmeticized

Definition of cosmeticizednext
past tense of cosmeticize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmeticized
Verb
  • Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The sample that tricked the most people came from a robot Bram Stoker.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
  • Montreal opened the scoring when Dubois’ shot hit off of Elizabeth Giguere’s stick and tricked Rooney.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The kit was embellished with a bevy of sparkles, creating a star motif that Williams matched with the crystal details in her hair.
    Conchita Widjojo, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
  • The show was named after one of these ships, The Terror (the second was The Erebus) and it’s all based on a true story, though wildly embellished both out of necessity and for entertainment purposes.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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“Cosmeticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmeticized. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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