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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 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
So Evie grows up a vaudeville brat, a half-orphan raised on short rations, insecurity and the smell of greasepaint.
—Sarah Bird, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2022
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 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
So Evie grows up a vaudeville brat, a half-orphan raised on short rations, insecurity and the smell of greasepaint.
—Sarah Bird, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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Fentanyl is often found in powder form or pressed into counterfeit pills and can be mixed into other drugs.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Protein powders may lack other essential nutrients like calcium.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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For Carpet and Upholstery Gone are the days of having to call a professional or renting a machine to remove ink or lipstick stains from your carpet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although no-makeup may seem ideal in a Parisian train station, which was the inspiration behind the look, poetic taupes shape tired eyes and lips stained with last night’s lipstick speak to weary, bouffant-haired travellers instead.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, lower economic growth in the U.S. due to the trade wars spurred by the president's policies could dampen demand for oil and eventually sink prices.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 20 inches x 24 inches study in oil depicts one of the artist’s favorite subjects: lions.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The newlyweds each changed into a second look for their reception, which was decorated in cream, gold and blue.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Flavors for these treats range from dark chocolate and cookies and cream to ube and matcha.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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After all, brown mascara and liner are certainly having major moments.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to check out our guides on the best foundations, best concealers, best liquid eyeliners, best mascaras, and the best highlighters.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Available in rouge, black and bone colorways, each piece comes in sizes XXS to 2X, with prices ranging from $148 to $278.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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There is something oddly delightful about a movie that leans into some basic and cheesy ’80s-action-movie machinations — good guys, bad guys, innocent corporate hostages, a rouge hero — and so on.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Five products total are hitting US stores, including a brand-new launch, Vibrant Screen SPF 50, a water-resistant hydrating lotion SPF for the face and body, which will be exclusive to the US for the launch of the brand.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Everyone knows putting body lotion on your face is a skincare sin!—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2025
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Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Charlotte’s kohl pencil—which blends like a dream—comes in the classic Pillow Talk hue.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2024
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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