as in decorative
serving to add beauty
changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
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Recent Examples of cosmetic
Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Like any of the leading luxury cosmetics on the market, a sensorial experience is a must, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream certainly delivers.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 July 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 July 2025
Khloé Kardashian is setting the record straight on her cosmetic history, responding directly to speculation following her recent appearance at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s high-profile wedding in Italy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
However, despite the high numbers, the beauty industry is beginning to see a shift in the desire for luxury cosmetics.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Like any of the leading luxury cosmetics on the market, a sensorial experience is a must, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream certainly delivers.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Noun
From skincare breakthroughs to the future of clean beauty, go into the lab with cosmetic chemists, brand founders, and industry experts to break down the expensive ingredients that are actually cheap, how products are tested and perfected, and what’s next in beauty innovation.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 July 2025
Khloé Kardashian is setting the record straight on her cosmetic history, responding directly to speculation following her recent appearance at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s high-profile wedding in Italy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetic
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Three baby Neal children, dying in 1666, 1671, and an unknown year get the skull-with-wings but also an hourglass, serpentine borders, a Latin inscription, and decorative triangles above each name.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Brown and his firm were retained by Fort Lauderdale in late 2023 to investigate the issues with the lighting system and decorative wire mesh on the facade of the parking garage.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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The primary could affect the Republican Party’s prospects in the state and the Senate’s makeup next year.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Get it for up to 30 percent off at Amazon, along with more of our favorite waterproof beach accessories from fanny packs to makeup bags, playing cards, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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After more than two years of work, the new span over the DuPage River — with decorative limestone and iron features, ornamental lights and pedestrian walkways on both sides — replaces the one that had been there for nearly 100 years.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Mulching a garden, whether ornamental or vegetable, will help cool the ground for plants and retain moisture in the soil longer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This powder is then sold as an industrial material that gets added to a vast array of everyday goods, from bricks and paint to toothpaste and pasta (calcium carbonate effectively acts as a filler — a cheap way to improve texture and thickness).—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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Upcycling furniture with leftover paint, embracing sustainable choices, and making emotionally resonant design decisions are all part of this ongoing evolution.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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Because of their petite size and dark coloring, these snakes can easily hide or blend in with the landscape.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, sporting unique coloring and personalities, but one recent social-media post quickly captured the attention of internet users after an owner showed off her dog's unusually long tail.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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