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Recent Examples of greasepaint
The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint?
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Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
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.
—Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 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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Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
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.
—Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 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
See All Example Sentences for greasepaint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
Noun
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This trend for fintechs to stay private for longer, gives VCs an opportunity to make lower risk bets when deploying their dry powder.—
Sarah Kocianski,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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As for the shape, the tapered tip and wide base make easy work of buffing, stippling, and blending creams or powders along every curve and contour of your face.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Liquid lipstick is the most common formula for long-wear lipstick.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Her bright pink lipstick matched JaNa Craig’s manicure, while grooming on Shaboozey and Jon Batiste meant wicks, locs, and line-ups.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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This was always part of Tesla’s original master plan: target the heart of oil demand first.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Urban Decay Face Bond Self-setting Waterproof Foundation, $40 Because the entire face needs to be waterproof if its going to survive a night of bar-hopping: enter this matte, buildable-coverage foundation that aims to absorb sweat and oil during wear, sans powder. 5.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Toiletries and cosmetic products that exceed 3.4 ounces are subject to removal, meaning you may be asked to toss out your luxe night cream or pricey hair serum if the container is too large.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Jelly pink Everything is jelly these days—our blushes, face creams, and, of course, our manicures.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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Shop the best sweatproof mascaras Say goodbye to streaks, smears, and smudges with these mascaras that actually stay put.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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Brown Mascara Is Here To Stay The perfect example of this is one of Summer 2025’s most popular launch categories—brown mascara.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 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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Topical vitamin C, in particular, like creams, oils, and lotions, may improve acne, reduce scarring, and hyperpigmentation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Keep your feet moisturized with creams and lotions.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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