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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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Hourglass Tubing Mascara was our hero mascara to withstand all the tears and meltdowns!—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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And, as any mascara devotee knows, the brush matters just as much as the formula.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tests showed one product named Bama Slamma – a flower caked in a white powder – contained 13 times the legal limit for THC, two times the Michigan and Minnesota limit for mold, and two types of funguses, both of which are banned in Michigan cannabis.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Made with silk-cotton-tree fibers to boost volume and powder to add depth and fullness, the pencil’s first-of-its-kind formula is buildable and easy to blend.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Science and engineering underpin much of what businesses do—whether that is making concrete or lipstick.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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None, however, are wearing visible lipstick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My first night is spent on the top floor of the historic main house in a double room, where cooling cream and butterscotch tones are set against pops of deep ocean blue in geometric patterns across plump pillows and beams—taller guests should choose their side of the bed accordingly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bongiovi, meanwhile, opted for a gray-green crewneck knit with a white tee underneath, indigo jeans, and cream and green adidas leather sneakers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fueled by oil and gas exports, Russia defied Western predictions of economic collapse, instead becoming the 9th-biggest economy in the world in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund, ahead of Canada and Brazil.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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For one pound of beans, use a large skillet and about 2 tablespoons of oil.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leaning into a coquette sensibility, the staples are updated in powder blue, blush pink, polka dot satin and see-through lingerie lace, but there are also neutral options for a sophisticated and glamorous everyday options.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her makeup, meanwhile, featured pink blush and a nude lip liner.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
17 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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Use a lint roller to remove dry powders, bronzers, and rouge from the fabric.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This milky perfume is like a lightweight, concentrated lotion infused with hyaluronic acid that can be worn as perfume on its own or layered with scents.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The toiletries carry a serene, fresh scent, one that carries over from shampoo and conditioner to body lotion and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kohl. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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