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Recent Examples of greasepaint
The greasepaint rockers were slated to kick off the U.K. portion of the outing on June 3 at Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, but on Tuesday the venue announced that the show has been canceled.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 2023
Trending Proto-clown stage makeup in rock goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when artists like Arthur Brown and Alice Cooper found that a little greasepaint went a long way.
—Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
—Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 2023
Trending Proto-clown stage makeup in rock goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when artists like Arthur Brown and Alice Cooper found that a little greasepaint went a long way.
—Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
—Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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Completing the main level is a dedicated entertainment area with a wet bar, as well as a gym and powder and laundry rooms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Marking the arrival of spring, the festival is awash in colorful powder that participants throw to spread joy and happiness, so choose your clothing with that in mind.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think a long-lasting foundation formulated with premium skin care, a fragrance with ultrarare notes, or a lipstick that doubles as a high-end accessory.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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There was plenty of cheek-kissing, and probably a little air-kissing too — nobody wants to smear lipstick in that crowd.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sable has faced particular backlash over its efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing one of the biggest oil spills in state history.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sable has faced particular backlash over its efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, sending 100,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean and devastating marine life in one of the biggest oil spills in state history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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For those with reactive or acne-prone skin, my personal favorite is Purito’s Panthenol cream—featuring a soothing blend of panthenol, bamboo, and squalane to keep skin calm and smooth.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Not all eye creams play nice with base makeup, though.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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This is me after applying my everyday makeup (eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, some blush), minus the foundation.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My dark hair was in wild, voluminous curls and my sultry makeup was finished with an inviting Chanel rouge lip.—
A.R. Carter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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With a leather jacket, ankle boots, and the perfect rouge lip, the look couldn’t be more Parisian.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, apply a smear of lotion to your hands to protect your skin and prepare a bowl of ice-cold water.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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While the term is widely used, much of what is marketed as kohl bears little resemblance to its traditional counterpart.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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In photos from that time—there were only two or three, saved from the past by accident—they’re Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and Sancho’s eyes are black as pits, painted thickly with mascara and kohl.—
Tessa Hadley,
New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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