war paint

noun

Definition of war paintnext
as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face when I was young, I loved to watch Mom put on her war paint before a fancy evening out

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Recent Examples of war paint The Brazilian government wanted to have a symbolic event close to the world-famous Amazon rainforest—where politicians will likely meet with Indigenous communities wearing suits, while taking photos wearing war paint. — Gabriel Leão, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 Since launching back in 2019, Storyteller has become a master of Sprinter 144 AWD camper vans, installing everything from beastly off-road packages, to stealthy war paint, to Swiss Army-grade interior versatility. — New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025 In the song’s video, Giz sings to the camera with his face covered in pink war paint, matching his breathtaking pink suit accentuated by blue and green feathers. — Millan Verma, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024 Military news stories throughout the Iraq war paint a similarly sanguine picture. — Andrew Shaver, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2015 See All Example Sentences for war paint
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  1. makeup
  2. paint
Noun
  • North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones.
    — Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
  • The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of makeup
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  • Items such as paint cans and chemical bottles need to be separated and disposed of as industrial waste.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
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“War paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war%20paint. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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