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cosmetic

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


Example Sentences

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Sunbeds are currently banned in Australia and Brazil for cosmetic and commercial use.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Australia and Brazil have banned cosmetic indoor tanning entirely for people of all ages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Dr. Claudia Kim, a cosmetic surgeon in New York City, says more men are coming in for aesthetic procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, including jaw-line enhancements, hair restoration and skin treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In between were “low positive,” where the text mentioned minor cosmetic updates, such as fresh paint or finishes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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