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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
See all Example Sentences for greasepaint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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After a rainstorm befell the outdoor venue, the singer was forced to remove its floor-length train, which was lined with a powder pink satin fabric.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Multiple bags of drink powder were stored on the floor inside a dry storage room and in the kitchen.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It’s outfitted with gold hardware and can comfortably hold a phone, lipstick, small wallet, keys, and headphones.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Peck included a photo of himself in a makeup chair featuring the character’s signature smear of lipstick on the face.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
6 Feb. 2025
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Additional tariffs to be expected On top of adding tariffs to aluminum and steel, President Trump is also looking to add additional tariffs to computer chips, pharmaceuticals, oil and copper.—
Jennifer Lindahl,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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By John Hyatt, Forbes Staff Aliko Dangote takes a deep breath, before reflecting on the odyssey of building Africa’s largest oil and gas refinery.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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The brand is renowned for their limited-edition body mists and the TikTok-viral Brazilian Bum Bum cream, which has been a long-standing favorite of mine.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Variations: Gabrielle Chanel is available in an essence eau de parfum and parfum—along with travel sizes, a body cream, hair mist, deodorant, and body lotion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Start by curling your natural lashes and applying a light layer of your preferred mascara.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Stephen suggests the double cleansing method to remove all your tubing mascara in one fell swoop.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
5 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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Sheryl Lee Ralph’s sculpted rouge gave her cheekbones a lift, while Kerry Washington’s circular pink blush exaggerated her grin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
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What’s the difference between magnesium lotions, powders and supplements?—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
6 Feb. 2025
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Founded in 1990, Bath & Body Works has been selling unique fragrances via lotion, perfume, body spray, soap and body wash, candles and even hand sanitizer for over 30 years.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.
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