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
Laura Tortora, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Cheryl Burke is opening up about her outlook while shutting down wild rumors about her cosmetic work.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 May 2025
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
The chain offers items including medicine, vitamins, cosmetics and household products, as well as in-house pharmacies.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Within the city of Naples, its significance derives from both its cosmetic benefits and popular beliefs.
—Laura Tortora, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Cheryl Burke is opening up about her outlook while shutting down wild rumors about her cosmetic work.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 May 2025
Noun
The company believes its technology can significantly reduce energy and water consumption, and eliminate toxicity in human-contact applications such as cosmetics and food applications.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
The chain offers items including medicine, vitamins, cosmetics and household products, as well as in-house pharmacies.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
Adjective
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The ensemble had a decorative over-the-shoulder circular top, as Stone rocked short red hair and accessorized with an emerald, diamond earring.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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From heirlooms to new finds, decorative china is making a comeback.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The 10 categories include photography, hair styling, makeup, nails, personal training, and even customizable meals, with three categories related to the catering industry alone.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Parker’s glam included simple pieces of jewelry, such as stud earrings, and relatively simple, clean makeup, with her blond hair styled in a middle part and featuring natural waves.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Those ornamental bas-reliefs are pricey to maintain.—
Ian Volner,
Artforum,
28 May 2025
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There’s also the Lark Manor platform bed with vintage ornamental details that also has space underneath for storing extra linens.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Noun
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What’s next, putting the lead back into paint and gasoline?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Haliburton took the ball into the paint, then retreated toward the top of the key and made the game-tying jumper over the outstretched arm of Mitchell Robinson.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In January, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has targeted food dyes in recent months, banning a dye called Red 3 and working to remove eight synthetic food colorings from the food supply, according to an April news release.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Turmeric, with its bright orange-yellow color, is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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