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
Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
Being a facelift, there are some cosmetic changes such as new bumpers and some extra interior bits.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Joy Group’s color cosmetics brands Judydoll and Joocyee reported double-digit sales growth from October to November, a trend Huang attributes to the company’s focus on offline and international expansion efforts.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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Read more about our favorite budget-friendly beauty picks here:
Now watch a cosmetic chemist guess cheap vs. expensive mascara:
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—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
Being a facelift, there are some cosmetic changes such as new bumpers and some extra interior bits.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, there will be some version of a battle pass with new cosmetics, character skins and outfits, and accessories to unlock, all of which will also be purchasable.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Joy Group’s color cosmetics brands Judydoll and Joocyee reported double-digit sales growth from October to November, a trend Huang attributes to the company’s focus on offline and international expansion efforts.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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Contrasting animal prints, vibrant colors, funky coffee tables, and decorative area rugs will evoke a sense of maximalism in your home.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In her Instagram Stories that same day, Holmes posted a picture of a pair of decorative green and red elf shoes beside a stack of books.Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two roomy compartments, a zippered middle section, and a small pocket under the front clasp mean plenty of storage options to divide up essentials like a wallet and keys and makeup or perfume.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Answer: Enjoy this colorful flowering ornamental grass well into fall and early winter.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the use is merely ornamental or decorative.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Isaiah Hartenstein was also a game-altering presence, making a tremendous impact after the Thunder were dominated in the paint in November’s matchup in Dallas, given there wasn’t a healthy center on the roster at that time.Nick Crain, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Trojans showcased physicality in the paint and at the point of attack on the boards, outscoring the Bulldogs 42-4 in the paint and dominating the glass with a 48-20 rebounding advantage.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers, advocates call for ban Red No. 3 is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a distinctive bright-red coloring.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cosmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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