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maquillage

noun

ˌma-kē-ˈyäzh

Definition of maquillage

as in makeup

preparations intended to beautify the face the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self

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Recent Examples of maquillage Kudos to the loving motherly and/or grandmotherly custom couture, the fine maquillage, and not least, to her own ferocious, unwavering pride. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Men were equally flamboyant, blurring the boundaries of gender with their crucifixes, nail polish, and ghoulish maquillage, worn incongruously with combat boots and distressed leather jackets. — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024 To emulate era-defining faces such as model Linda Evangelista and R&B star Brandy—both particularly partial to mocha-hue lips—women embraced earthy maquillage en masse. — Jayme Cyk, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023

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Some artifacts found on the island indicate Earhart and Noonan’s plane may have landed there, including glass bottles from the 1930s and a woman’s makeup compact, the expedition said.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
The results, along with details of the tumor's molecular and genetic makeup, will help doctors determine whether the pope needs additional treatment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

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After a long night in the privacy of his room, Godwin impulsively painted over the wallpaper that covered the ceiling with a creamy white paint.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
The Magic were more balanced on offense, scoring 64 points in the paint and shooting 36% from 3-point range.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

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