as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self

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Recent Examples of maquillage Kudos to the loving motherly and/or grandmotherly custom couture, the fine maquillage, and not least, to her own ferocious, unwavering pride. Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Men were equally flamboyant, blurring the boundaries of gender with their crucifixes, nail polish, and ghoulish maquillage, worn incongruously with combat boots and distressed leather jackets. Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024 To emulate era-defining faces such as model Linda Evangelista and R&B star Brandy—both particularly partial to mocha-hue lips—women embraced earthy maquillage en masse. Jayme Cyk, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023 It’s straightforward yet lovely, with energy, focus and subtlety, a modern chardonnay made with care and precision, without any of what the French call maquillage, unnecessary makeup to hide its true face. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maquillage
Noun
  • But don’t mistake Seville’s lack of physical makeup for talent.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Trump’s pressure campaign against mail-in voting comes amid a nationwide redistricting war between Republicans and Democrats that could shift the makeup of Congress.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cruz used white paint and a paint roller to cover it.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This inexpensive and easy craft just requires a small chalkboard, a little extra paint, and a pretty ribbon.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Maquillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maquillage. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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