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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
And although Crocs does not report revenue for specific product lines including special makeups and the EXP models, Foglia said collaborations remain an important part of the brand’s product strategy and are driving strong consumer engagement.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 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
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeups
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Oakwood maximizes every square foot, with creative layouts and flex spaces that serve as home offices, classrooms, or playrooms—reflecting the realities of remote work, multi-generational living, and evolving needs after the pandemic.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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To ensure longevity and safety, opt for specialized bathroom paints.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sand & Stable Calhoun 4-Piece Sofa Seating Group With its gray, faux-wood frame and lattice designs, this set has a distinctly coastal feel.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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For example, Carolina Herrera is known for their lipsticks and fragrance, so the latest collection drew inspiration from that, with a personalized temple on a pair taken directly from a lipstick bullet.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The current catalog covers all formats, from feature films to short films, and is aimed at both mainstream audiences and niche communities.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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By the 1960s and ’70s, the reach of mass media prompted companies to communicate complex medical information in brief commercial formats.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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The notes in the margins of that shooting script are full of lens focal lengths, camera angles, and distances that were key to the compositions of shots.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2026
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Artwork should be neutral in subject matter, such as landscapes, abstract compositions, and architecture.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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While this tends to be the case for any Mercury retrograde, those themes are bolstered by the fact that this Mercury retrograde hits your twelfth house of spirituality.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Presidential historian Timothy Naftali pointed out that in 1996, Bill Clinton used his State of the Union to set the themes of his Democratic reelection campaign.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Interiors nod to Kansas City’s aviation legacy with aircraft imagery on the walls and carpet patterns inspired by flight paths from Kansas City International Airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bees also easily detect the difference between light and dark, so patterns like a dark bull's eye in the center of a red poppy will attract them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Makeups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeups. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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