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makeup

[mayk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




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During weeks of rehearsal at Pinewood Studios outside of London, Cruise would almost always wear the makeup to help him find the character.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Other events include a hair and makeup tutorial with Academy Award winners Joel Harlow and Howard Berger, and photo ops with many a classic Universal monster.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

That reconstruction offers a glimpse into the genetic makeup of one of the earliest flying mammals and creates a new resource for studying how bats developed their exceptional diversity.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Garam masala is an Indian spice blend whose exact makeup varies, but it commonly includes warming spices like cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

I have to hide my surprise when the door opens to reveal Lily standing there, holding her huge makeup bag.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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