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Recent Examples of kohl
Today, kohl occupies a complicated space in global beauty, however.
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Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
In photos from that time—there were only two or three, saved from the past by accident—they’re Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and Sancho’s eyes are black as pits, painted thickly with mascara and kohl.
—Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
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
In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
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Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
In photos from that time—there were only two or three, saved from the past by accident—they’re Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and Sancho’s eyes are black as pits, painted thickly with mascara and kohl.
—Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
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
In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
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Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Five years after stepping away, Jacobs is back with fresh and playful takes on staples such as mascara (shown), concealer and highlighter in a jelly format.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Greater Risk of Displacing Important Nutrients While protein powder can help meet protein needs, relying on it too heavily may crowd out nutrient-dense whole foods.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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North copied the reality star by accentuating her features with a similar dusky rose smoky eyeshadow, black eyeliner, and a pink glossy lipstick.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The streamlined silhouette and monochromatic cream palette create a clean, elevated look that feels equally appropriate for sightseeing, lunch reservations, and evenings out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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European countries have been getting tougher on ships in their waters that attempt to transport Russian oil in violation of international sanctions.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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The World Bank expects the price of the benchmark Brent crude oil to average $94 a barrel this year, up 36% from 2025 and 50% more than the bank had forecast in January.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Dreamstick Cream Blush is a lightweight, buildable cream blush designed to give a fresh, radiant flush.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Given this is one of the lower profile group stage matches taking place in Miami, with the headliners being Colombia-Portugal and Brazil-Scotland, an attendance of over 62,000 is somewhat impressive and spares FIFA’s blushes in the context of how many empty seats there were in the first half.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
16 June 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 $41 less — and the ideal size for a carry-on bag!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Baby wipes or non-scented lotion will also fix an overpowering scent.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kohl. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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