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Recent Examples of greasepaint
Trending Proto-clown stage makeup in rock goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when artists like Arthur Brown and Alice Cooper found that a little greasepaint went a long way.
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
—Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
—Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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But residue, powder and used needles were found throughout the Leavenworth apartment, according to an affidavit describing charges against the babysitter and her boyfriend.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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After nailing Madigan’s position, Satkovich went in to add more lipstick.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Although Richards wore her hair in big curls, her natural beauty shined with light, rosy eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Trade talks between the two have stalled as Washington has sought to curb India's purchases of Russian oil, while accusing it of protectionist policies in sectors such as agriculture and dairy.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sashimi appetizers include hamachi jalapeno with ponzu and chimichurri; salmon carpaccio with passion fruit shiso and cripsy onion; and tuna carpaccio with garlic oil and wasabi.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s served in a seaweed cream sauce that tastes like the distillation of a warm ocean breeze.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The lightweight gel-cream sinks in fast, while niacinamide brightens and smooths over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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How To Remove Mascara With Detergent A strong, enzymatic detergent may do a better job at removing waterproof mascara.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s no bigger beauty bummer than buying a brand new mascara, only to apply it and have your lashes littered with clumps.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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The actor's dramatic reveal gave way to a second custom look by Tommy Hilfiger, consisting of a rouge tuxedo that offered a contemporary take on Tommy Tartan.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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While lips turned rouge, hair went rogue with trends difficult to define.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Because one bottle of the perfume is not enough, the Nordstrom set comes with a travel-sized version and body lotion for good measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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That’s because gel liners are way less messy than liquid liners and much more long-lasting than pencils or kohl.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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