eye shadow

noun

Definition of eye shadownext
as in cold cream

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Recent Examples of eye shadow Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 Pick up some new eye shadow and a side of yak steak from Star’s Yak Ranch. — Irene Middleman Thomas, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 The shimmering extensions took off alongside the booming hair-extension market of the late ’90s and early 2000s, when beauty was increasingly punctuated with rainbow eye shadow, rhinestone decals, and anything that caught the light. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Grace Jones even showcased how this combination works with beauty looks by often pairing purple eye shadow or blush with her signature red lips. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye shadow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye shadow
  1. cold cream
  2. oil
  3. powder
  4. cream
  5. war paint
  6. blush
  7. lotion
  8. lipstick
Noun
  • Stir in 1 cup cold cream until mixture begins to clump together.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Cobbler purists often like to pair their servings with a sidecar of cold cream to shower on top.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026
Definition of cold cream
Noun
  • Climate change is caused mainly by the release of greenhouse gases from the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Advertisement Article continues below this ad Appetizers include the ostiones nakachi, oysters served with a bottle of habanero oil, and the kanpachi aguachile.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Shake black garlic powder over popcorn, eggs, potatoes or vegetables.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • And there are things to nibble between bites of noodles, like Chen’s excellent popcorn chicken, cut into bite-size nuggets and dusted with hot chile powder.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The corn loaf is rich yet sweet and salty, topped with a vanilla bean mascarpone cream, salty corn caramel and a charred chunk of corn off the cob (a must-try).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For the New York City event, Grande pulled her new short locks back into a sleek ponytail, accessorizing with a cream ribbon bow.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The Indians in Westerns had war paint and whooped like savages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • Once the mongooses have this scented war paint on, the battle starts.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 8 May 2026
Definition of war paint
Noun
  • Rossum opted for a warm blush to highlight her cheekbones, paired with an autumnal shade of pink across her lips.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Both had the same icy-white shade of bob, not to mention their matching blush placement, lip shade and pinched smize to the camera.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • As always, don’t forget to apply your favorite body lotion post-exfoliation to replenish any lost moisture and keep skin feeling comfortable.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Provide plenty of extra rolls of toilet paper, make sure the soap dispenser is full, and put out a matching hand lotion for a luxurious touch.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • In the study, researchers put visible smudges of lipstick, chocolate or marker on their faces.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • And unlike the latest internet beauty challenge, a Chanel lipstick is unlikely to become embarrassing in a few years.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of lipstick

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