as in decorative
serving to add beauty
changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
Don’t Pack: Large cosmetic bags Pack this instead: Clear, compact pouches
Packism Clear Makeup Bag Set
Orig.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Sherri Gordon, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
The color cosmetics are subtle but noticeable and feature vitamin-rich ingredients that make skin dewy and supple.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
That means the app will block teens from seeing sensitive photos and videos, including posts that show people fighting or certain cosmetic procedures.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
Don’t Pack: Large cosmetic bags Pack this instead: Clear, compact pouches
Packism Clear Makeup Bag Set
Orig.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
However, no specific guidelines determine the shelf life of cosmetics or general skincare products.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
The color cosmetics are subtle but noticeable and feature vitamin-rich ingredients that make skin dewy and supple.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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