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makeup

[meyk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




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I always put Q-tips, cotton balls and makeup wipes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Tiara Jones contributed the essential wig and makeup design.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

This chemical makeup closely resembles the composition of the young universe, when almost all matter consisted of hydrogen and helium and heavier elements were only beginning to form inside massive stars through nuclear fusion.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

The Welsh Government says it is monitoring the implementation of mandatory licencing schemes for acupuncture, dry needling, body piercing, electrolysis, tattooing and semi-permanent makeup and this "will inform any potential future extension to other procedures".

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

And as he clomped down the staircase toward the street, Aunt Kitty took a seat at the table and began mixing up the red stage makeup.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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