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
Mark Strassmann
july 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Changes have included adding — and removing — a soda fountain, exploring cosmetics, computerizing and most recently, expanding into the realm of toys and gifts, Alex said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Not long after her little sister Kylie Jenner shared the details behind her breast implants, Khloé Kardashian is opening up about the cosmetic procedures she's had done.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
They are found in everyday products such as non-stick cookware and cosmetics and linked to childhood cancers and other health issues.
—Mark Strassmann
july 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Changes have included adding — and removing — a soda fountain, exploring cosmetics, computerizing and most recently, expanding into the realm of toys and gifts, Alex said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Noun
And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Not long after her little sister Kylie Jenner shared the details behind her breast implants, Khloé Kardashian is opening up about the cosmetic procedures she's had done.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
Adjective
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Originally crafted as both decorative and practical glassware, milk glass was used for everything from vases and bowls to compotes, pitchers, and cake stands.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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But now the spot, which was located in a former Prada showroom, has apparently shut down for good, its doors and windows covered with floral and otherwise decorative prints.—
Connie Ogle
July 7,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the legendary makeup artist behind Gabrielle Union, Tyra Banks, and even Kamala Harris, Sam Fine demonstrated the secret to blush and bronzed beauty with Juvia’s Place.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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But there are also storytellers, makeup artists, theater majors and ballerinas — Americans who probably never thought their skills would match the needs of a spy agency.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The Callery pear tree is an ornamental species native to China and Vietnam.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Hand-hewn seat slats rest atop an ornamental deer antler rack, its tines buttery smooth, the color of straw.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Reportedly Among Teams Interested in Marlins Pitcher Not Named Sandy Alcantara NY Giants Standout Slighted in Recent Positional Rankings Users on Reddit were overwhelmingly supportive of the paint job, with many expressing admiration for the new look.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The rest of the party seemingly echoed Hockney, 88, and his work as Charlie’s gathering was a pool party that also featured a paint station.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Similar studies also led the European Union to restrict food coloring.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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With their milkweed diet being a core tenet to how monarchs protect themselves from predators, other butterfly species have evolved to resemble monarchs’ coloring as a way to gain protection.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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