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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
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Soak them overnight to make batter for thin flax seed crackers and add spices like salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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This juicy beverage is made with Haku Rice vodka, toasted rice syrup, mango purée, habanero tincture, fresh lime juice, rice lime zest foam, and mango rice powder.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With an interior slip pocket and a zip pocket, there’s a surprising amount of places to safely keep your on-the-go must-haves, including lip balm and lipstick, gum, and hand sanitizer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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The Thunderbolts* actress, who appears to be seated in a car, wore a soft smoky eye and mauve lipstick.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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American and Soviet oil gave the Allies a strategic advantage over the Axis powers.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Coast Guard is working with crews using oil absorbent materials and skimmers to remove fuel from the water.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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An alternative is to buy natural repellent products made with essential oils, a growing market that includes sprays and creams made from the oils of mint, citronella, lavender and other plants.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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About the Line Messy is launching with five products: shampoo, conditioner, a rough dry cream, silk spray, and overnight hair serum.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
6 June 2025
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The pop star also ditched her usual bold eye shadow, lashes and lips, and went for a simple clear gloss on her mouth, basic eyeliner and mascara to make her eyes pop.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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This volume far exceeds that of the brand’s longer-standing mascaras, including its Lash Sensational Firework Mascara which has sold 11,700 units on the platform, and its waterproof Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara which has sold just over 1,000 units.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
15 May 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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And tucked in one aisle, a collection of lotions and balms that wouldn’t look out of place in a high-end apothecary — but come from nearby farms.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Fake tan lotions typically contain an ingredient called dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a color additive that darkens the skin by reacting with amino acids in the skin's surface.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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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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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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