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Recent Examples of lipstick
It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The actress paired the striking look with grey tights, a black choker and platform heels, opting for dark lipstick on her pout.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Trends may change from year to year, but some things—like black dresses, red lipstick, and Meryl Streep—are never out of place on the red carpet at the Oscars.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
This sheer lipstick balm in ‘Lose My Breath’ from celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips (who's Hailey Bieber’s go-to, BTW) is my current favorite.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The actress paired the striking look with grey tights, a black choker and platform heels, opting for dark lipstick on her pout.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Trends may change from year to year, but some things—like black dresses, red lipstick, and Meryl Streep—are never out of place on the red carpet at the Oscars.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
This sheer lipstick balm in ‘Lose My Breath’ from celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips (who's Hailey Bieber’s go-to, BTW) is my current favorite.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lipstick
Noun
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The serum in the mascara-like application gently softens and styles fly-aways in a pinch.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then there is its Long Cow Lashes mascara.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas applied a flushed, rosy blush to Zendaya's cheeks and mimicked the color with Vuitton's LV Rouge Matte Lipstick in Rose Odysseé on her lips, finishing with a soft brown eye shadow and a few flicks of mascara.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investigators later determined the bombers had visited multiple fireworks retailers, harvesting powder from consumer products to build pressure-cooker bombs.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The baked powder formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and white rose extract to soothe and plump the skin, plus mica—a soft-focus powder that diffuses the look of texture.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Stocks plunged, and the price of oil spiked by fifteen per cent, as Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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More broadly, half of China’s crude oil imports and almost a third of its liquified natural gas imports are transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been shut down by the conflict.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Garnier was founded in 1904, the brand created the world's first patented hair lotion made from natural plant ingredients.—
Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The lotion formulas are 30-50 times more concentrated than an epsom salt soak, easy to use and convenient for everyone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 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 the term is widely used, much of what is marketed as kohl bears little resemblance to its traditional counterpart.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lipstick. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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