Synonyms of war paint

war paint

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• makeup
• paint
• cosmetics
• lipstick
• mascara
• maquillage
• cold cream
• oil
• cream
• eye shadow
• powder
• camouflage
• vanishing cream
• camo
• greasepaint
• lotion
• rouge
• kohl

Example Sentences

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