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Recent Examples of kohl
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.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Jan. 2026
In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
Hung Vanngo Beauty features eye shadow palettes, gel and kohl eyeliners, blushes, bronzers and irresistible lipsticks (Vanngo Red, Limitless Sky and MaMe, shown, are among his favorite shades) so everyone can feel like a star.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Jan. 2026
In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
Hung Vanngo Beauty features eye shadow palettes, gel and kohl eyeliners, blushes, bronzers and irresistible lipsticks (Vanngo Red, Limitless Sky and MaMe, shown, are among his favorite shades) so everyone can feel like a star.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
Noun
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The serum in the mascara-like application gently softens and styles fly-aways in a pinch.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then there is its Long Cow Lashes mascara.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Investigators later determined the bombers had visited multiple fireworks retailers, harvesting powder from consumer products to build pressure-cooker bombs.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The baked powder formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and white rose extract to soothe and plump the skin, plus mica—a soft-focus powder that diffuses the look of texture.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beneath, ‘Black Pagoda’ lipstick plant is flush with dark green waxy leaves.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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The front lip spoiler with red lipstick sits below Darth Vader-like aero bits on the front bumper that lead into the front fenders.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Stocks plunged, and the price of oil spiked by fifteen per cent, as Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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More broadly, half of China’s crude oil imports and almost a third of its liquified natural gas imports are transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been shut down by the conflict.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas applied a flushed, rosy blush to Zendaya's cheeks and mimicked the color with Vuitton's LV Rouge Matte Lipstick in Rose Odysseé on her lips, finishing with a soft brown eye shadow and a few flicks of mascara.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
10 Mar. 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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When Garnier was founded in 1904, the brand created the world's first patented hair lotion made from natural plant ingredients.—
Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The lotion formulas are 30-50 times more concentrated than an epsom salt soak, easy to use and convenient for everyone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kohl. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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