lipstick

noun

Definition of lipsticknext
as in mascara

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Recent Examples of lipstick Carpenter’s hair was styled in voluminous waves by Scott King, while her makeup, done by Carolina Gonzalez, centered on her signature blush-and-lipstick pairing. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Lush lashes and berry-red lipstick made for the ideal bold-yet-minimal makeup look to balance the exaggerated elements of the look. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026 Trump’s attempt to rewrite history and put lipstick on a pig will never succeed. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 To replace a Knock Out rose, try 'Crimson Kisses' (Weigela hybrid 'Slingco 1'®), which grows to a compact 3 feet and has lipstick-red flowers that appear in spring and again in summer. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lipstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lipstick
  1. mascara
  2. blush
  3. powder
  4. cream
  5. oil
  6. lotion
  7. rouge
  8. kohl
Noun
  • However, a smaller travel-sized mascara takes up less space and doesn’t dry out as quickly.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • As an edgy finishing touch, Taylor-Joy opted for a black manicure and smoky gray eyeshadow with black mascara.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of mascara
Noun
  • The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • At first blush, this was viewed as a disappointment to those who expected to see an FDA filing before year-end.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • In a 2022 University of Cincinnati trial, 33 overweight adults ages 50 to 65 with prediabetes and mild memory complaints were given either a daily blueberry powder equivalent to a half-cup of fresh berries or a placebo for 12 weeks.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Build consistency, powder management, machine uptime, inspection throughput and post-processing capacity will determine whether Beehive can turn its investments into thousands of qualified engines.
    — Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The 44mm version comes in graphite and silver while the 40mm one is available in graphite and cream.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 22 July 2026
  • The Tarte Tropézienne, an orange blossom cream brioche, was a real joy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The volatility in the Red Sea is the latest factor impacting oil trade.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • These rising costs at the pump are a direct result of the jump in global oil prices.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Reminiscent of bar soap, the stones instantly melt into your skin sans the hassle of applying traditional lotion.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Anyone who has watched the Sopranos knows there are few sights more soothing than watching Carmela Soprano lather her hands up to her elbows in lotion.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • If Corrèze is low, the landlocked Cantal is practically the lanterne rouge for population density, 91st of the 96 mainland French departments.
    — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Even better was the action before the show where the ladies applied makeup and false eye lashes to each other, some of whom had not worn rouge or eye shadow in years.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026
Definition of rouge
Noun
  • Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • Many manufacturers are now focusing on creating kohl made only with safe, natural ingredients.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of kohl

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