mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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Hathaway’s eyelashes also looked to be coated in a royal blue mascara; the color melting into her waterline.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
That was surely the case for me, someone who loves the look of lashes, but is not the most suited for extensions and absolutely hates taking off mascara at the end of the night.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
But ghost lashes have more benefits to offer than just saving money on mascara and extensions.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Tarte: Nab lengthening mascaras, juicy lip balms, and more Tarte beauty products for up to 70 percent off.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
That was surely the case for me, someone who loves the look of lashes, but is not the most suited for extensions and absolutely hates taking off mascara at the end of the night.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
But ghost lashes have more benefits to offer than just saving money on mascara and extensions.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Tarte: Nab lengthening mascaras, juicy lip balms, and more Tarte beauty products for up to 70 percent off.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mascara
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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