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Recent Examples of greasepaint
Trending Proto-clown stage makeup in rock goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when artists like Arthur Brown and Alice Cooper found that a little greasepaint went a long way.
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
—Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
—Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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Arrowroot flour is a grain-free, gluten-free powder derived from the rhizomes of the tropical West Indian Arrowroot plant.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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This refreshing drink combines turmeric powder, lemon juice, raw honey (for taste), and coconut or mineral water.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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The look, worn with Messika High Jewelry earrings, was paired with black eyeliner and pink lipstick.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Her pro move is letting balm sink in while completing the rest of the face, then blotting excess right before lipstick application.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This week, Rodriguez signed a law overhauling the nation's oil sector, opening it to privatization and reversing a core policy of the socialist government that has ruled Venezuela for more than two decades.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Styled by Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, Jenner wore a cream halterneck made of undulating ruffles, paired with a swishy, double-layer black and cream skirt that cascaded into a liquidy train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Other standouts include a Maybelline mascara and a Black and Decker handheld vacuum, which makes quick work of small messes around the house and in the car.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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But these are the days that bold patriotism and waterproof mascara are made for.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2026
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Use a lint roller to remove dry powders, bronzers, and rouge from the fabric.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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The rouge Democrats defended their yes vote Sunday night, claiming that Republicans would now work with them on the issue of health care.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are poolside attendants on call who can also point out the helpful stations with complimentary suntan lotion.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Old Toiletries Don't let nearly empty bottles of perfume, lotion, and foundation stymie you in the mornings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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As early as 3500 BC in ancient Egypt, both men and women enhanced their lashes, using kohl, mineral pigments, and blends of oils and ointments to deepen and define their gaze.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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