Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmeticized
Verb
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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Postsurgery, nearly 80% of them improved their performance on the eye chart by 20 letters, and 84% of them could read letters, numbers, and words at home.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And nobody likes to be tricked.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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What a treat to be tricked thusly.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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And at this year’s World Athletics Championships, the Three Stripes on his electric green shoes were embellished with pearls.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kylie, meanwhile, wore a striking white halterneck cut-out Elisabeth Franchi dress with a sheer floor-length skirt and white pointed pumps, teamed with Lorraine Schwartz embellished earrings.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Cosmeticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmeticized. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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