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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
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Black cocoa powders are heavily 'Dutched' cocoa powders that are even less acidic, for a super smooth texture and darker color.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in ginger, garlic, red chile powder, cumin and garam masala, with yogurt to both tenderize and tangify.Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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With her trademark oversize glasses, red lipstick and short cropped gray hair, Apfel’s status as a fashion icon lives on, with Dr. Scholl’s recently unfurling a limited-edition shoe collection designed with some of her archival prints.Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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This looks super pretty with a neutral lipstick and NARS has an excellent selection for all skin tones.Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The impact of remittances on Mexico’s economy is greater than both oil and tourism.John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The show stars Academy-Award winning actor Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a cynical crisis executive who must secure leases with owners of land his company aims to pump oil from.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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The menswear offering will feature bold and masculine colors such as burgundy, gray, camel, cognac, chocolate, peacock blue, cream and military green.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Stir in cream; cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1 minute.Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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Balance out bold liner with a black or brown mascara like Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning & Volumizing Mascara, $39, or experiment with at-home extensions.Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Needless to say, this mascara is pretty great, and Dr. Collins certainly agrees that its formula is the perfect lengthening mascara for those with easily irritated eyes and contact lens wearers alike.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Chanel rouge coco lipstick Chanel’s rouge coco lipstick is made with jojoba and mimosa butters, sunflower wax and silicone, according to their website.Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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With her top spy on the verge of going rouge, Mrs. Reed beckons Sam (Ben Whishaw), an assassin and old friend of Helen’s, back to London after a long hiatus and orders him to keep Helen and the organization safe.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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Do not wear makeup or lotions on the day of your skin check.25 4.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses 12 beauty products daily, such as body cleansers, conditioners, hair dyes, fragrances, skincare items, scented lotions, nail polish, and makeup.Holly Eve, Forbes, 7 Jan. 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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Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, chamomile extract Shades: 12 Waterproof: Yes Type: Kajal, which is similar to kohl but with a softer and creamier texture.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 Jan. 2025.
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