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
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Traveling for Healthcare Perhaps unsurprisingly, travel tourism for healthcare and cosmetic procedures continues to flourish.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Ulta Beauty — The cosmetics company advanced more than 8% on first-quarter results that topped analyst expectations.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
This is a cosmetic change in children’s tooth enamel caused by ingesting excessive fluoride while their permanent teeth are still forming underneath their gums, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Traveling for Healthcare Perhaps unsurprisingly, travel tourism for healthcare and cosmetic procedures continues to flourish.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
Products within the lineup reflect both heritage and innovation: mascara and kohls designed to enhance Arab women’s naturally dramatic eyes; foundations and color cosmetics formulated for the diverse skin tones and types of the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Ulta Beauty — The cosmetics company advanced more than 8% on first-quarter results that topped analyst expectations.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
Adjective
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Intentional blank spaces around art and decorative objects gives your eyes place to rest.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Think about it alongside the popular narrative about immigrants from south of the border crossing into the U.S. to vote in the U.S. and allegedly change the makeup of our nation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Working with her makeup artist of five years, Marquis Ward, the actress felt most confident in a look that allowed her skin to breathe and show off her natural freckles.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Luckily at least one herbicide is available to spray on invading grass that can be used among ornamental plants that lists Asiatic jasmine on the label.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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While the adults chew on ornamental plants, fruit trees, berry plants, and many different shade and ornamental trees such as linden, Japanese maple, crepe myrtle, and flowering crabapple, the grubs feed on the roots of turfgrasses and vegetable seedlings, says Potter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Do the Magic still need a point guard who can push tempo and touch the paint in the half court?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Ancient Egyptians used pigments to create dyes and paints, but the origin of one blue pigment was lost to time.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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