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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
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The traditional gooey, custard-like filling gets an addition of cocoa powder while a layer semi-sweet chocolate chips lines the bottom of the prepared crust.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, reports continue to document high levels of lead in food products such as applesauce, cinnamon powder, protein powder and chocolate.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another beginner-friendly strategy is to closely match your lip liner to your lipstick (whether that’s nude, bright red, or deep burgundy) for a crisp and cohesive final look.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
24 Oct. 2025
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The actress paired her white gown with pops of red all over, including her lipstick and her bright red slingback pumps from the Larroudé x Altuzarra collaboration.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon When asked if declining oil prices were piling pressure on Saudi Arabia's economy and government revenue, Al Falih said that the country was not scaling back budgets and there were no cuts to public spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Pour the yeast mixture, oil, and another ⅔ cup/150 ml lukewarm water into the well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Pair them with denim, chocolate brown trousers, or even a cream midi skirt for an easy pop of color that feels unexpected but still totally timeless.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The heels retail for $1,565 and come in gray, yellow, green, white, cream, red and more.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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By opting for a very thin layer of mascara and skipping eyeliner altogether, Stewart kept the overall effect natural.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara During Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event, shoppers can save on a plethora of beauty products including this Lancôme mascara that more than 20,000 people scooped up in the past month.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The designer sees couture as the foundation and fil rouge of the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Known for her dramatic rouge against a fair complexion, white hair piled high on top of her head, and signature beauty marks, Marie Antoinette’s regal look has served as beauty inspiration for centuries.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to this, Bernet said future expansion could include extending the body care range with products like scrubs or body lotion, as well as potential to grow more in the skin care area with something like an eye cream.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Todd is at home eating his heart out right now and probably getting out some lotion and a box of tissues.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hung Vanngo Beauty features eye shadow palettes, gel and kohl eyeliners, blushes, bronzers and irresistible lipsticks (Vanngo Red, Limitless Sky and MaMe, shown, are among his favorite shades) so everyone can feel like a star.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Using a gel liner to draw the wing, then black kohl to soften the edges, the look is just as severe as the hair, but still simple like the nails.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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