postiche

noun

Definition of postichenext
as in extension

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Recent Examples of postiche The team included makeup and hair artist Aly Webby, prosthetics artist Simon Rose, wigmaker Alex Rouse and facial hair postiche maker Sarah Weatherburn. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postiche
  1. extension
  2. switch
  3. wig
Noun
  • There is a precedent — this idea is an extension of one that is already law.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The topic of a contract extension came up during the season for the first baseman who led the team with 35 home runs.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of extension
Noun
  • Her 2024 race in House District 105 was partly a referendum on the party switch, but Cotham survived a recount against Nicole Sidman in a strong year for Republicans overall on the ballot.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hit the light switch, the thermostat, the remote and the door handle on the way in.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • Real dancers wear handmade costumes, wigs and makeup before being filmed against a green screen and integrated into the game.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And then, between shows, going to Ollie’s with them in that mezzanine-ready makeup and wig caps and getting sesame noodles with just the funniest, funnest people.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of wig

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“Postiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postiche. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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