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Recent Examples of kohl
Using a gel liner to draw the wing, then black kohl to soften the edges, the look is just as severe as the hair, but still simple like the nails.
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Essence, 19 Sep. 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
That’s because gel liners are way less messy than liquid liners and much more long-lasting than pencils or kohl.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
These items included weapons that were used in wars, hunting tools, personal accessories and ivory kohl applicators.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
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Essence, 19 Sep. 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
That’s because gel liners are way less messy than liquid liners and much more long-lasting than pencils or kohl.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
These items included weapons that were used in wars, hunting tools, personal accessories and ivory kohl applicators.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
Noun
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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When the book got big on TikTok in 2020, that was one of the types of videos that people made over and over — snot coming out of their noses, mascara running down their faces, heaving sobs.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Crushing chips is easiest in a resealable bag with a rolling pin or bottom of a pan; aim for coarse crumbs rather than fine powder for better crunch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The resort's natural high elevation and expansive snowmaking system practically guarantee good powder.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Brown hair in a ponytail, thick bangs, slash of hot lipstick.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Your Skin Might Actually Improve There’s no cure-all cream or powder to reverse the hands of time, but strength training might also carry skin benefits.—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Replace the cow’s milk with coconut milk or coconut cream in the cake batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Trump has also imposed additional tariffs on India due to its purchases of Russian oil.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the government is now forced to sell even more oil on the black market at a discount to evade US government sanctions, one of the economists in Caracas told CNN.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Being lightweight and blendable, the blush easily mixes with other makeup bag staples, like the Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer, while also layering well under bronzer, powder blush, and similar products.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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As the sun sets, the room bounces in the light of flickering tapers, dripping wax in shades of merlot and blush down to their vintage saucers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The designer sees couture as the foundation and fil rouge of the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Known for her dramatic rouge against a fair complexion, white hair piled high on top of her head, and signature beauty marks, Marie Antoinette’s regal look has served as beauty inspiration for centuries.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Because Teddy believes that the woman sitting before him, freshly shorn and covered in pasty white lotion, is not of this Earth.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kohl. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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