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makeup

[meyk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




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“Retailers selling everything from jewelry to makeup beat analysts’ first-quarter earnings forecasts,” she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

His voice was “raspy” and his face, even in television-ready makeup, looked “strangely monochromatic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Away from the spotlight, Hernandez likes swimming, spending time with friends and working on her makeup routine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

I knew I've always wanted to go into makeup.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

She constantly touches her hair and adjusts her makeup like a swan preening in the sunshine.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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