as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face
when I was young, I loved to watch Mom put on her war paint before a fancy evening out
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Recent Examples of war paint
The Indians in Westerns had war paint and whooped like savages.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Once the mongooses have this scented war paint on, the battle starts.
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Big Think,
8 May 2026
Off the field, the players live together, sing songs in their native tongues and cover their bodies in war paint to keep traditions alive.
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ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Once the mongooses have this scented war paint on, the battle starts.
—
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Off the field, the players live together, sing songs in their native tongues and cover their bodies in war paint to keep traditions alive.
—
ABC News,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for war paint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for war paint
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My jaw is still on the floor over this can’t-miss $1 makeup deal.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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The Reflecting Pools has been closed off to visitors following the peeling paint and algae in the water shortly after the renovation was initially deemed complete.
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Work with Complementary Colors While choosing a single paint shade can seem straightforward enough, pairing aquamarine with complementary colors might feel slightly more nuanced.
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“War paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war%20paint. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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