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Recent Examples of kohl
Charlotte’s kohl pencil—which blends like a dream—comes in the classic Pillow Talk hue.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, chamomile extract Shades: 12
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Kajal, which is similar to kohl but with a softer and creamier texture.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
These items included weapons that were used in wars, hunting tools, personal accessories and ivory kohl applicators.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
Along with evidence of soldiers’ daily provisions, researchers found accessories and toiletries, like ivory applicators for kohl eyeliner, necklaces of carnelian and faience beads shaped like pomegranate blossoms, and scarabs engraved with deities’ names, per the statement.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, chamomile extract Shades: 12
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Kajal, which is similar to kohl but with a softer and creamier texture.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
These items included weapons that were used in wars, hunting tools, personal accessories and ivory kohl applicators.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
Along with evidence of soldiers’ daily provisions, researchers found accessories and toiletries, like ivory applicators for kohl eyeliner, necklaces of carnelian and faience beads shaped like pomegranate blossoms, and scarabs engraved with deities’ names, per the statement.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
Noun
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Hathaway’s eyelashes also looked to be coated in a royal blue mascara; the color melting into her waterline.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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That was surely the case for me, someone who loves the look of lashes, but is not the most suited for extensions and absolutely hates taking off mascara at the end of the night.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Into a large bowl, sift all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, instant espresso powder, cinnamon, and salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some, but not all, of the powders on this list are third-party tested.—
Francesca Krempa,
SELF,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.—
Alexis Okeowo,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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Her wallet and coin purse, seemingly endless tubes of lipstick, her sunglasses, leather gloves, a hairbrush, packets of Splenda, a Bic lighter, a bill embedded in the lining of the bag.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In the snapshot, Kate wore a cream cowboy hat that complemented Rani's turquoise one with a pink ribbon.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The model walked the red carpet in a cream silk slip dress with a plunging neckline, which drifted too far to one side at one point, resulting in a nip-slip.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The other measures the company is proposing include improvements to its fluidized catalytic-cracking units, which help turn crude oil into gasoline, and installing carbon monoxide analyzers to ensure equipment is running efficiently.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, oil majors increasingly depend on petrochemicals as their primary growth hedge against transport electrification.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The burgeoning field of verticals, too, so far has been dominated by platforms that make their products cheaply and quickly, with scripts that might make the Razzies blush.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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And if her blushes during the intro weren’t enough, the episode promises plenty of flirting between the singer and her athlete boyfriend.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The reserve of a select group of noblemen, les talons rouges, signaled a sumptuary code, an inner circle, which explains why so many of the king’s courtiers were posed awkwardly in portraits for the purpose of displaying their trophy steppers.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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The stars walked the tapis rouge in a range of formal attire from luxury brands like Burberry, Elie Saab and Saint Laurent.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Apply ointment or lotion: Two to three times per day, apply an ointment or moisturizing lotion that's water-based or formulated with glycerin.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Simple to use, just press the shell to get lotion from the snail's mouth.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kohl. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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