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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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Stir in chicken, corn, green beans, green chiles, chile powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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An eye primer, concealer, or a light dusting of translucent powder can help absorb excess moisture and create a smooth base.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, the Hard Candy lipstick transfers a lot more compared to the Rhode (but not as much as a traditional lipstick formula).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sales in the fragrance and beauty division were flat, despite the addition of a new fragrance and a new lipstick line, including limited-edition shades.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Thursday, nearly a quarter of BP’s shareholders voted against the oil and gas major’s current chairman.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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But just two months earlier, the justices allowed a similar suit from the city and county of Honolulu, Hawaii, to continue against oil and gas companies.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jesse's asparagus and endive salad with the Comté cream.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The shrimp are coated in garlic cream and bourbon-butter sauce, with the orzo providing an ideal base to capture these flavors.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The formula emulsifies so well and melts mascara, eyeliner, and the rest off like a total dream.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Figueroa Cabrera agrees and says this is her personal favorite tubing mascara.—
Bianca Lambert,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some three-dimensional metallic roses grew on their shiny reflective surfaces, with an important symbolism that served as a fit rouge for the entire collection: as fragile objects suddenly petrified, their hardened fragility was the designer’s own.—
Giorgia Feroldi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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Available in rouge, black and bone colorways, each piece comes in sizes XXS to 2X, with prices ranging from $148 to $278.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Crafted from lightweight, sturdy beechwood, this pro-kneading, lymphatic-draining tool is designed with soft, rounded edges that make for comfy gliding across your skin (go ahead and pair it with a serum or lotion for extra slip).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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After Mary was arrested, Michelle and Kaj bought her items from the commissary online: a tube of cocoa-butter lotion, a pack of playing cards, some Kraft jalapeño spread, a flour tortilla, and a pair of reading glasses.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2025.
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