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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"
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as in paint
preparations intended to beautify the face
she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity
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Recent Examples of make up
Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
This is a feat since Black women are grossly underrepresented in real estate development, making up less than 1% of senior commercial real estate executives.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Safe Makeup Testing For those who still want to sample makeup before purchasing, there are some safer ways to test.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Hernández is slated to perform at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Ha*Ash, the duo made up of sisters Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace, born in Louisiana but raised in Mexico.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
This is a feat since Black women are grossly underrepresented in real estate development, making up less than 1% of senior commercial real estate executives.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
The brand is constantly at the forefront of all the best skincare and makeup moments.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Safe Makeup Testing For those who still want to sample makeup before purchasing, there are some safer ways to test.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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Since then, our campus in Oxford has flourished, now comprising dozens of researchers under the tutelage of Professor Alvaro Cartea.—
Steven Desmyter,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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American identities comprise many layers and pathways.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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To make this work, Dykstra devised a way to combine a film camera with a computer, enabling each ship-miniature movement to be repeated precisely over multiple runs, at different angles: a system known as motion control.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its regular broadcast on ABC, Disney devised packages that took sponsorships well beyond the program itself.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The move marks a sharp departure from decades of U.S. policy supporting foreign aid to stabilize countries and build alliances.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dusty blue velvet benches were piled against walls with peeling paint.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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It’s not recommended, primarily because paint and other embellishments likely aren’t food- or heat-safe.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The color and design of these goggles are enough to up my ante, though.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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My experience collaborating with edtech developers has underscored the importance of centering fairness and transparency in AI design to avoid perpetuating inequities.—
Balaji Soundararajan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Diversity Of Skills And Expertise High-performing executive teams are composed of individuals with complementary skills and experiences.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Matthew Rankin, a Canadian historian and prankster, has concocted a starkly enchanting Winnipeg where Farsi is the main language of storefronts, guided tours and everyday grievances, like the woman who gripes about sharing a bus with a live turkey.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Taking this idea and combining it with an attention to convenience and versatility while cooking, Heinz concocted three new products ready to be devoured.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a stormwater master plan approved last year identifies more than $450 million in needs over the next decade to raise roads, construct pump stations and take other measures to prevent flooding from sea-level rise.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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