kohl

noun

Definition of kohlnext
as in mascara

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Recent Examples of kohl Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Many manufacturers are now focusing on creating kohl made only with safe, natural ingredients. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kohl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
  1. mascara
  2. powder
  3. lipstick
  4. cream
  5. oil
  6. blush
  7. rouge
  8. lotion
Noun
  • Here, the vocalist juxtaposed a mature half-sheer white gown with a ballerina bun, blue eyeliner in her bottom lash line, coral and bronze eye shadow on her lids, black mascara and a nude lip.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Buckle completed her makeup with black mascara and a lemonade-pink lip.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of mascara
Noun
  • Protein powder, Greek yogurt, berries, spinach and nut butter.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Brady played a central role in connecting MET, which makes a type of bioceramic powder called Redwave, with Under Armour in 2014.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • There’s one scene where Claudia’s putting on lipstick and her hand shakes when Louis is talking.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • On weekends, he’d get hauled off to jail during demonstrations against cosmetic companies who tested their lipstick on animals.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of lipstick
Noun
  • The monkey has a glossy black coat, long fur, a sweeping tail and striking orange-cream facial markings, said researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the City University of New York Graduate Center in statements on Wednesday.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If you’re used to the butter- and cream-laden side dishes that have become fixtures of the American steakhouse, the offerings at Baldi might appear lackluster.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Ukraine’s General Staff said 21 tankers used to transport oil and petroleum products were damaged overnight, in addition to four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredging vessel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • The steep decline in oil prices in recent weeks led the market to discount the prospect of multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Armani Beauty Vittoria Ceretti isn’t gatekeeping the beauty secrets she’s learned from sitting in the chairs of some of the best makeup artists in the world, starting with how to apply blush.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Expect the market to struggle at first blush as all the news and financial figures cross the wires within a two-hour time span and investors try to figure out who is doing well.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Even better was the action before the show where the ladies applied makeup and false eye lashes to each other, some of whom had not worn rouge or eye shadow in years.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026
  • Little Red Door’s namesake rouge portal—which doubles as the bar’s sign—would be easy to stroll past if the line snaking around the block didn’t blow the speakeasy’s cover.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of rouge
Noun
  • Meanwhile the hotel boutique stocks the best of ISSIMO’s brands from LabSolue body lotion (also in rooms along with ISSIMO’s travel kits) to ISSIMO x Lido capsule collection swimsuits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Homegrown catnip oil lotion is just as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, according to a new study in Uganda.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of lotion

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