as in decorative
serving to add beauty
changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
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Recent Examples of cosmetic
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
The company is currently looking for a partner to dive deeper into the category with cosmetics.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Hydration clinics, combined with the growing number of med spas offering intravenous vitamin drips, skin care and cosmetic procedures, have ballooned into a $15 billion wellness industry in recent years, according to the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
That allowed Sarian to launch the podcast Murder, Mystery & Makeup, which pairs true crime cases with cosmetics tutorials.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
The company is currently looking for a partner to dive deeper into the category with cosmetics.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
It was brought to market back in 2007, and its endurance as a cosmetic holy grail is a testament to the quality of the formula.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Hydration clinics, combined with the growing number of med spas offering intravenous vitamin drips, skin care and cosmetic procedures, have ballooned into a $15 billion wellness industry in recent years, according to the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
Adjective
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The counter displays a little extra character thanks to the decorative ogee edges.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Balsam Hill’s expertise with high-quality trees extend to their collection of decorative baubles.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her nails were short and polished black, and her makeup was also done with smoky black eyeliner.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The group known for their elaborate, glittery costumes, character makeup and bombastic rock anthems released some of its most successful albums during Frehley’s tenure, including 1977’s Love Gun and Alive II, both of which charted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Spring is ideal for planting flowering shrubs, perennials, and ornamental trees such as azaleas, hydrangeas, and dogwoods.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That meant fewer pick-and-rolls, fewer handoffs, fewer play calls, more paint attacks and an uptick in pace this preseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
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A little goes a long way, as too much coloring can overwhelm the natural sheen of the lychee.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maoershan small tree frogs were identified by their DNA, call sound, coloring, body proportions, skin texture, finger and toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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