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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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Beetroot red is a reddish-purple liquid or powder.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Strawberry Tiramisu latte, available with espresso or matcha, comes layered with housemade strawberry syrup and guests’ choice of milk and topped off with tiramisu cold foam and strawberry powder.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lipstick started to sell out across the country and inspired plenty of re-creations.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rest of Kidman’s red hair was styled in voluminous curls with face-framing tendrils around her face, showing off her smoky eyeshadow and deep mauve lipstick.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some engine builders even advise to drain the oil, then add some fresh oil with the drain plug out to flush out any remaining contaminants that did not drain completely.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rooms are done in cream-colored English sycamore wood and fabrics in neutral tones, and have marble bathrooms and soaking tubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the second annual competition in October, the team from La Marmotte restaurant, also located downtown, won with a concoction of Nikka Vodka, Luxardo Espresso liqueur, Irish cream, and Count Chocula and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereals.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Vergara also rocked a berry lip, ash brown eyeshadow, light black liner, and soft mascara.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The mascara, previously available only in black, holds up through long days spent staring at a screen, the occasional weary eye rub, and (believe it or not) raucous weddings.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 9 Feb. 2026.
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