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Recent Examples of greasepaint
The greasepaint rockers were slated to kick off the U.K. portion of the outing on June 3 at Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, but on Tuesday the venue announced that the show has been canceled.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 2023
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.
—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
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 2023
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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With a pole that is about one inch thicker than similar Spalding hoops and an additional powder coating, the company offers resistance to weather and rust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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And there's no baking powder in this recipe to add an extra insurance here.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, at Proenza Schouler, makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver painted an authentic portrait of a working woman with clumpy eye makeup and a side of smeared lipstick — Byredo Red Coma, to be specific.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The pomegranate molasses in the dressing adds a natural sweet-and-sourness that goes well with the beetroot, complementing both the cooling yoghurt and the heat of the pul biber oil.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 May 2026
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Apply these oils with a spray bottle near potential entry points to help keep crickets out of your home.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Before this, in the mid 20th century, a standard cut of meat at mealtimes was a pork loin or beef steak, smothered in cream sauce.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Two more standout products in Duff’s lineup include a lightweight concealer and a volumizing mascara.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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As an additional step, Holm likes to quickly cleanse her eye area to get rid of any leftover mascara or liner before applying fresh makeup.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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My dark hair was in wild, voluminous curls and my sultry makeup was finished with an inviting Chanel rouge lip.—
A.R. Carter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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With a leather jacket, ankle boots, and the perfect rouge lip, the look couldn’t be more Parisian.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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While a big tub of the hydrating lotion is quite pricey, this travel-size version is on sale for $43 — and the ideal size for a carry-on bag!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Certain beauty and skincare essentials aren’t conducive to being poured into reusable bottles, but for the ones that are—like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and face wash—refillable silicone bottles save an enormous amount of space in a toiletry bag.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Many manufacturers are now focusing on creating kohl made only with safe, natural ingredients.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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Today, kohl occupies a complicated space in global beauty, however.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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