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war paint

noun

Definition of war paint

as in makeup

preparations intended to beautify the face when I was young, I loved to watch Mom put on her war paint before a fancy evening out

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Recent Examples of war paint The Brazilian government wanted to have a symbolic event close to the world-famous Amazon rainforest—where politicians will likely meet with Indigenous communities wearing suits, while taking photos wearing war paint. — Gabriel Leão, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 Since launching back in 2019, Storyteller has become a master of Sprinter 144 AWD camper vans, installing everything from beastly off-road packages, to stealthy war paint, to Swiss Army-grade interior versatility. — New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025 In the song’s video, Giz sings to the camera with his face covered in pink war paint, matching his breathtaking pink suit accentuated by blue and green feathers. — Millan Verma, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024 Military news stories throughout the Iraq war paint a similarly sanguine picture. — Andrew Shaver, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2015 See All Example Sentences for war paint

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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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