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cosmetic

[koz-met-ik] / kɒzˈmɛt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
beautifying; relating to appearance
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disfiguring


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Cosmetic injectables were once associated with wealthy, middle-aged clients seeking subtle anti-ageing treatments, but the industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

The hashtag “Elf Ear Cosmetic Surgery” now has more than 780 million views on China’s Weibo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Commissioner Marty Makary said at the time that the FDA wouldn’t enforce certain provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for hemp-derived oral products solely because they contain CBD.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Cosmetic procedures, once framed primarily as personal choice, became a form of affiliation, something to display, post and brand.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

They are quoted by Galen from Cleopatra's book on Cosmetic.

From Caesar and Cleopatra by Shaw, Bernard




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