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
Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
In its first fiscal quarter since President Donald Trump's tariffs were announced, cosmetics company E.l.f.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
The next photo broke down her cosmetic procedures and beauty maintenance.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The cosmetic is in stock for $26.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
In its first fiscal quarter since President Donald Trump's tariffs were announced, cosmetics company E.l.f.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
But that’s the end of my concurrence with this cosmetic and ridiculous stunt of showmanship.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
The next photo broke down her cosmetic procedures and beauty maintenance.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
Adjective
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The brand also offers a silver cream and liquid polish that removes tarnish and restores shine to flatware, trays, and other decorative pieces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Place in a decorative serving bowl or scatter down the center of your table.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or, the formula comes in a radiant finish, which both makeup artists love for dull or tired skin in need of a pick-me-up.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Aspects of the beloved drink — from the cherry red color to the sweet aroma — will now be available in makeup form, specifically Tower 28’s GetSet Matte Powder Blush and ShineOn Lip Jelly.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Allium These ornamental onions (Allium) add color and whimsy to the spring garden with their tall, globe-like blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Even though this ornamental grass will handle heat, humidity, and drought, be sure to give it consistent moisture so its summer foliage and clouds of fall flowers grow tall.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cruz used white paint and a paint roller to cover it.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This inexpensive and easy craft just requires a small chalkboard, a little extra paint, and a pretty ribbon.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flexus by Spring Step Giller Boiled Wool Clogs With their stunning bordeaux coloring and easy slip-on design, these clogs are a cozy and functional statement piece for the season that channels the witchy fall style of iconic films like Practical Magic and The Craft.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its fins are mostly white with black, orange and yellowish coloring.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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