maquillage

noun

ˌma-kē-ˈyäzh How to pronounce maquillage (audio)
Definition of maquillagenext
as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self

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Recent Examples of maquillage Kudos to the loving motherly and/or grandmotherly custom couture, the fine maquillage, and not least, to her own ferocious, unwavering pride. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Men were equally flamboyant, blurring the boundaries of gender with their crucifixes, nail polish, and ghoulish maquillage, worn incongruously with combat boots and distressed leather jackets. — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024 To emulate era-defining faces such as model Linda Evangelista and R&B star Brandy—both particularly partial to mocha-hue lips—women embraced earthy maquillage en masse. — Jayme Cyk, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
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  1. makeup
  2. paint
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  • The shorter run time also means some themes get reduced into syrup; the platitudes come as fast and furious as Tao and Elle’s breakups and makeups, with too little space to breathe in between.
    — Gemma Wilson, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • The makeup took six hours the first day because it was really beautifully laid on by Luisa Abel, who’s incredible.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
Definition of makeup
Noun
  • When cleaning, check for loose slats, nails, peeling paint, rot, and rust, and repair as needed.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Visitors reported visible signs of unfinished construction, including packing tape on stair railings and paint splatters beneath glass panels.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of paint

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