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cosmetic

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


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Reduction is considered a cosmetic procedure on the NHS, and while it is available, Highton says it's "almost impossible" to access.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Since 2002, when Botox was approved for cosmetic use, wrinkles have all but disappeared from our screens—and our personal social media feeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"This is not just a cosmetic trend or a simple before-and-after story," Ranvia says.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Instead, prosecutors said, “Mailyan billed and received payments for thousands of injections that were never provided or were provided only for cosmetic purposes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Gaps between teeth are typically a cosmetic issue,” she admits.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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