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cosmetic

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


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Results were either mixed or inconclusive, and there was limited strong evidence showing that collagen significantly improves metabolic health, gum disease, or cosmetic outcomes in dentistry.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“She was kind of the first one writing about influencers and cosmetic surgery,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Having bought the 12-acre property under the assumption that the main residence on the parcel would require some simple, cosmetic updates, the TV host found herself facing a much more mammoth task.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Critics say the changes she has made have been more cosmetic than structural.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“And when we’ve got you dialed in, we’ll get you a cosmetic cover.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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