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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

She works 50-60 hours a week running a business decorating customers' teeth with cosmetic gems, while taking on reception shifts, bar work, festival jobs and selling clothes online.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Therefore, it should not be considered simply a "cosmetic" condition.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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