cosmeticizing

verb

present participle of cosmeticize
as in sprucing

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  1. improving
  2. embellishing
  3. tricking
Verb
  • Boston Dynamics’ approach focuses on improving the connection between engineering and manufacturing, with faster component production and assembly intended to support more rapid development.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Seaport upgrades Ralliant to buy from neutral Seaport said the outlook is improving.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of improving
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  • Mohajir and Dela Cruz would benefit from embellishing both their plating and their messaging.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both pieces from the look featured a bevy of sparkle and shine, thanks in no small part to the glittering tassels embellishing the bandeau and the maxiskirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of embellishing
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  • RatHat relies heavily on tricking someone into installing a malicious Android app and approving powerful permissions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Wardle found that a simple variation of ClickFix attack—a technique that has become remarkably effective in tricking people into infecting their devices—is all that’s required for an attacker to take control of a Muse account.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tricking
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“Cosmeticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmeticizing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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