cosmetic

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Critics likewise dismissed those steps as cosmetic measures, but Min Aung Hlaing said his government will "grant appropriate amnesties to support social reconciliation, justice and peace".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

She also put down a deposit to have her eyebrows tattooed, but ended up not going through with the cosmetic work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

He was steadfast that all he was doing was helping, that the objections were cosmetic, and overblown.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Gideon would know that he'd been the reason for the cosmetic change.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi