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Recent Examples of greasepaint
Trending Proto-clown stage makeup in rock goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when artists like Arthur Brown and Alice Cooper found that a little greasepaint went a long way.
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
So Evie grows up a vaudeville brat, a half-orphan raised on short rations, insecurity and the smell of greasepaint.
—Sarah Bird, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2022
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
So Evie grows up a vaudeville brat, a half-orphan raised on short rations, insecurity and the smell of greasepaint.
—Sarah Bird, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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The colostrum is turned into a loose powder, designed to be mixed and ingested with water or your favorite liquid.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Curry powder is a yellow-colored spice blend that’s a staple in many cuisines around the globe, including Indian, Jamaican, Japanese, and Thai.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some of her most in-demand, cult-favourite products include: • Colorfix 24-Hour Cream Colour – Arguably the most iconic product in her range, this multi-use pigment can be used as an eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, or even body paint.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of videos online can’t be lying: when beauty enthusiasts stress test the performance of this setting spray, product swatches and even lipstick won’t budge after a generous spritz.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Attendees shared both memories and fears, including whether public lands will be opened up for oil and gas drilling and other industrial uses.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Other oil and gas companies have shifted their portfolios to traditional fossil fuels, where returns are more predictable.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Per Erewhon's website, the Wellness from Scratch smoothie includes a mix of organic orange juice, citrus blossom sea moss refresher drink, turmeric juice, pineapple, mango, bananas, plain kefir, vanilla collagen, coconut cream, honey, fresh mint and almond milk.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Avoid occlusive or thick creams, which can trap moisture and create an environment that cultivates fungal growth.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Not only is this mascara great, but so is the company that makes it.—
Abby Kass,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The best drugstore shampoos, after all, like drugstore foundations or mascaras, don’t sacrifice quality despite being highly affordable.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There is something oddly delightful about a movie that leans into some basic and cheesy ’80s-action-movie machinations — good guys, bad guys, innocent corporate hostages, a rouge hero — and so on.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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After dominating high-profile events like the Emmys and MTV Video Music Awards in 2024, stars including Dakota Fanning, Emma Stone and Ali Wong brought rouge hues into 2025, wearing them at the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kojic acid can be found in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and serums in concentrations up to 4%.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
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Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Charlotte’s kohl pencil—which blends like a dream—comes in the classic Pillow Talk hue.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2024
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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