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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

While some Indonesians supported the change in leadership, others believe this is a cosmetic move that will not make a significant difference.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Her 2022 debut novel, “Aesthetica,” plumbed the lengths one aged-out influencer is willing to go to reverse her cosmetic surgeries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Russian and Western media have also speculated about cosmetic procedures as Putin’s appearance has grown visibly smoother with age.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

My plan, I told him, was simply to effect essentially cosmetic changes in order to make the ANC more intelligible — and more palatable — to our allies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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