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Recent Examples of postiche
The team included makeup and hair artist Aly Webby, prosthetics artist Simon Rose, wigmaker Alex Rouse and facial hair postiche maker Sarah Weatherburn.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postiche
Noun
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The modern extension in the rear of the 19th-century main villa is an elegantly spartan affair that somehow complements the 19th-century edifice and brings in the surrounding foliage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bernier has supported sending the millage extension to voters.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And Cronin’s bait-and-switch bit?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Joann Hussey, communications director for the city of Hollywood, cited lower costs and higher turnout as key reasons for the city’s switch.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stone’s post included Getty Image photos of Carrey, and an unverified photo of a prosthetic face, fake teeth, wig and makeup on a desk in view of the Eiffel Tower.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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His wig had flown off, but the fake mustache dangled from his lip.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Postiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postiche. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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