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Recent Examples of kohl
In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions.
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Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
Hung Vanngo Beauty features eye shadow palettes, gel and kohl eyeliners, blushes, bronzers and irresistible lipsticks (Vanngo Red, Limitless Sky and MaMe, shown, are among his favorite shades) so everyone can feel like a star.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
That’s because gel liners are way less messy than liquid liners and much more long-lasting than pencils or kohl.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
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Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
Hung Vanngo Beauty features eye shadow palettes, gel and kohl eyeliners, blushes, bronzers and irresistible lipsticks (Vanngo Red, Limitless Sky and MaMe, shown, are among his favorite shades) so everyone can feel like a star.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
That’s because gel liners are way less messy than liquid liners and much more long-lasting than pencils or kohl.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
Noun
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Vergara also rocked a berry lip, ash brown eyeshadow, light black liner, and soft mascara.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The mascara, previously available only in black, holds up through long days spent staring at a screen, the occasional weary eye rub, and (believe it or not) raucous weddings.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beetroot red is a reddish-purple liquid or powder.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Strawberry Tiramisu latte, available with espresso or matcha, comes layered with housemade strawberry syrup and guests’ choice of milk and topped off with tiramisu cold foam and strawberry powder.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wear it on its own for a subtle glossy sheen or layer it over your favorite lipstick to fight winter dryness.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her makeup, with the exception of her matte lipstick, was even-toned and glowy; her skin like a porcelain doll.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rooms are done in cream-colored English sycamore wood and fabrics in neutral tones, and have marble bathrooms and soaking tubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the second annual competition in October, the team from La Marmotte restaurant, also located downtown, won with a concoction of Nikka Vodka, Luxardo Espresso liqueur, Irish cream, and Count Chocula and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereals.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some engine builders even advise to drain the oil, then add some fresh oil with the drain plug out to flush out any remaining contaminants that did not drain completely.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Her makeup, styled by Joel Vasquez, was just as flirtatious, featuring wispy lashes, rosy blush and a glossy lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Forever Friends Pink-blush alstroemeria represents enduring fondness.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Use a lint roller to remove dry powders, bronzers, and rouge from the fabric.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The ultra-luscious lotion employs a shea butter, olive oil and sunflower oil base that keeps skin supple.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The one thing worth noting, however, is that the lotion has medicinal-like scent.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kohl. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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