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Recent Examples of lipstick
The cover art encapsulates a summer turn-up in NYC, featuring a sidewalk with an overflowing fire hydrant alongside remnants of party favors like dominoes, open lipstick, blunt wrappers and red Solo cups.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 June 2025
It could more accurately be described as an effort to put lipstick on a pig.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
While red lipstick on actress Natalia Venetia Belcon and producer Debra Martin Chase held weight, Featured Actress nominee Kara Young replaced the traditional power lip with a fist-raising manicure: opalescent, grey, and Black all over.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
In many Southern homes it is considered essential and just as important as selecting the right bedding—like how window treatments tie a room together or jewelry and lipstick complete a look.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 June 2025
It could more accurately be described as an effort to put lipstick on a pig.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
While red lipstick on actress Natalia Venetia Belcon and producer Debra Martin Chase held weight, Featured Actress nominee Kara Young replaced the traditional power lip with a fist-raising manicure: opalescent, grey, and Black all over.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
In many Southern homes it is considered essential and just as important as selecting the right bedding—like how window treatments tie a room together or jewelry and lipstick complete a look.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lipstick
Noun
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Apply the clusters first, then go in with mascara to blend them seamlessly.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Sweltering summer temperatures are here, and the risk of mascara dripping down your face is at an all-time high.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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That said, a faint layer of blush was visible on her cheekbones when Campbell turned to the side.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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While Romy opted for a dramatic eyeliner look and a romantic half-up hairstyle with curled ends, Cosima decided to match her outfit with blush pink makeup.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This blush and powder hybrid lends an intense flush of color on cheeks that stay on for hours.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Police discovered the firearm on Wednesday while conducting a routine safety check using a dog trained to sniff for gun powder, the letter said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Apart from religiously following skincare regimen, medical beauty devices help enhance the efficacy of serums, lotions, and creams.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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As in, liquid blush is topped with powder blush; contour stick is topped with bronzer, and face powder is used both immediately after applying cream products and to finish it all off later.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The rule requires refiners and fuel distributors to meet stricter emissions targets even as refineries close in a state that has long made its hostility to the oil and gas industry clear.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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As countries look to rely less on oil and gas imports, renewable energy increasingly provides an affordable source of domestic energy production.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Bath & Body Works: Make your shower even more luxurious with sweet-smelling body washes, buttery lotions, and exfoliating scrubs that cost as little as $2.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Aesop’s amber bottles are unmistakably ubiquitous, whether for soap, lotion, or mouthwash.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The reserve of a select group of noblemen, les talons rouges, signaled a sumptuary code, an inner circle, which explains why so many of the king’s courtiers were posed awkwardly in portraits for the purpose of displaying their trophy steppers.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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The stars walked the tapis rouge in a range of formal attire from luxury brands like Burberry, Elie Saab and Saint Laurent.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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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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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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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lipstick. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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