Thesaurus results for MAKEUPS

makeups

noun

plural of makeup

as in cosmetics

preparations intended to beautify the face she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry

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as in layouts

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity

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Recent Examples of makeups The shorter run time also means some themes get reduced into syrup; the platitudes come as fast and furious as Tao and Elle’s breakups and makeups, with too little space to breathe in between. — Gemma Wilson, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Rather than the typical canvas material of the Authentic, however, the Combi has been previewed in luxe makeups including a red crocodile material. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 June 2026 Amid a homebuying slump, a report from the California Association of Realtors found housing affordability improved for all ethnic makeups of buyers except Black households in 2025. — Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Cooke and Batula have shared their journey with Bravo audiences for 10 seasons, from breakups and makeups to engagements and weddings. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026 An 11-member Multi-Ethnic Committee sends two reports a year on its schools’ ethnic and racial makeups to a federal judge. — Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026 There could be makeups, breakups and shakeups to the foundation of partnerships — also, false starts to new beginnings. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Advertisement As a result, Little Rock public schools had vastly uneven racial makeups from building to building. — Time, 4 Sep. 2025 Shanahan, who doesn’t spend a lot of time analyzing the physical and mental makeups of place kickers or their mechanics, had little to offer Moody. — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025

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Much of the rubble could be contaminated with fuels, motor oil, paints, solvents, plastics and other hazardous materials released when buildings fell.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Mercedes says the program encompasses more than 200 exterior paints and over 400 interior colors, along with custom leather, stitching and decorative details.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of paints

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The converted building with its red brick facade is favored for its large windows, multi-level layouts, outdoor terraces and ceilings that reach up to 25 feet.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The residences range from two-bedroom homes to penthouses, with even the smallest layouts measuring more than 2,000 square feet.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Definition of layouts

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Highstar introduced tabless cylindrical cells in 18650 and 21700 formats.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
When a 3-4 formation OLB like Watt classified as a linebacker, there weren’t enough reliable starters up front to go around in even standard formats.

— Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of formats

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As a result, his compositions have become strange totems of the internet, like global ringtones.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
The group remains one of the most successful and beloved acts in rock history, as well as a commercial juggernaut in its home country decades after many of its most famous compositions were first released.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of compositions

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This reflects an important evolutionary step for Elfman's maturity as an artist, mirroring some of the movie’s main themes.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Discussions commonly unpack the production context, representation, social commentary, and overarching themes of the genre.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of themes

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Leaked reports suggest a release date of September 25, 2026, with early access on September 18 for Ultimate Edition and EA Play subscribers, aligning with past franchise patterns.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Meanwhile, Uranus is the planet of disruption, innovation, liberation and the sudden developments that interrupt familiar patterns.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026