cosmeticize

verb

Definition of cosmeticizenext
as in to spruce

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmeticize
  1. spruce
  2. improve
  3. soup up
  4. doll up
  5. trick
  6. embellish
Verb
  • Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.
    Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of spruce
Verb
  • After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of improve
Verb
  • That same engine powers the top-end Dark Horse model, but is souped up to 500 hp (368 kW).
    Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
  • But his passion for souping up classic cars would also eventually take a professional turn.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of soup up
Verb
  • Wearing a look inspired by Barbie herself, Margot Robbie dolls up at this year's Gotham Awards on Nov. 27 in N.Y.C. 43 of 80 Night to Remember Bradley Cooper waves to onlookers outside of the 2023 Gotham Awards in New York City on Nov. 27.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • To further doll up your kitchen, Hilton’s main cutlery set features eight luxuriously golden knives with soft pink handles and gold accents.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Definition of doll up
Verb
  • The tools take advantage of Generative adversarial networks, which, in essence, try to trick the AI algorithm with incorrect (i.e., adversarial) data.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of trick
Verb
  • Adele donned a sweeping black gown with a portrait neckline, embellished with glistening black baubles, her hair long and loose.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Nancy embellished and subtracted, like a great writer does.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of embellish
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