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Definitions

cosmetic

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


Example Sentences

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"Your shea butter that a lot of people use - either raw or in cosmetic products around the world - is because of bats, which disperse the seeds of the tree," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In between were “low positive,” where the text mentioned minor cosmetic updates, such as fresh paint or finishes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“Some of those fixed dramatic horizontal lines do become worse because people are literally spending hours on their phone and looking down,” said Dr. Melanie Palm, a cosmetic dermatologist based in Solana Beach, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Our final, clear polish could be put over any manicure or even bare nails, which could help people with calluses on their fingertips, too. So, it has both a cosmetic and lifestyle benefit," explains Desai.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Aisha was simply a true market woman, immune to the cosmetic niceties of American customer service.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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