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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"
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as in paint
preparations intended to beautify the face
she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity
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Recent Examples of make up
Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
This is a feat since Black women are grossly underrepresented in real estate development, making up less than 1% of senior commercial real estate executives.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Safe Makeup Testing For those who still want to sample makeup before purchasing, there are some safer ways to test.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Hernández is slated to perform at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Ha*Ash, the duo made up of sisters Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace, born in Louisiana but raised in Mexico.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
This is a feat since Black women are grossly underrepresented in real estate development, making up less than 1% of senior commercial real estate executives.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
The brand is constantly at the forefront of all the best skincare and makeup moments.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Safe Makeup Testing For those who still want to sample makeup before purchasing, there are some safer ways to test.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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Revenues from natural resources comprised 2.5 percent of budget revenue last year.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Black members comprised about 2% of the prestigious group and Latinos made up less than 2%.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To make this work, Dykstra devised a way to combine a film camera with a computer, enabling each ship-miniature movement to be repeated precisely over multiple runs, at different angles: a system known as motion control.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its regular broadcast on ABC, Disney devised packages that took sponsorships well beyond the program itself.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Last year, the board cut a program that, for three decades, made building affordable houses cheaper.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Paizo recently released a new version of Guns and Gear which allows Game Masters to add in elements of steampunk with rules for firearms, classes like the gunslinger and inventor, plus ways to build items that blend magic and technology in unique ways.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It’s not recommended, primarily because paint and other embellishments likely aren’t food- or heat-safe.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dusty blue velvet benches were piled against walls with peeling paint.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The color and design of these goggles are enough to up my ante, though.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Mikey Madison Madison had a Cinderella moment in a custom pearl grey design by Louis Vuitton.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Diversity Of Skills And Expertise High-performing executive teams are composed of individuals with complementary skills and experiences.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Matthew Rankin, a Canadian historian and prankster, has concocted a starkly enchanting Winnipeg where Farsi is the main language of storefronts, guided tours and everyday grievances, like the woman who gripes about sharing a bus with a live turkey.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Taking this idea and combining it with an attention to convenience and versatility while cooking, Heinz concocted three new products ready to be devoured.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The structure was constructed for fabric distributor Eisen Mercantile, also known as House of Fabrics, and completed in 1970, according to the Johnson County property records.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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