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Recent Examples of greasepaint The greasepaint rockers were slated to kick off the U.K. portion of the outing on June 3 at Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, but on Tuesday the venue announced that the show has been canceled. —
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 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 intoxicating smell of the greasepaint? —Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023 The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache. —Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for greasepaint
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 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 intoxicating smell of the greasepaint? —Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023 The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache. —Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for greasepaint
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Now, the lobby is a riot of punchy patterns and color with a powder pink ceiling and ikat fabric walls.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Liquid and cream blushes win over powder for mature skin, thanks to their hydrating formulas and dewy, flexible finishes—and this one is especially easy to apply.— Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
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Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them.— Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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There’s even more of Emily Blunt’s red carpet-worthy makeup to uncover below, including a long-lasting setting spray and a bold red lipstick.— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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His father was the fourth generation in a long line of gentlemen ranchers—weekend cowboys who’d made their fortune in Austin as attorneys for large oil companies, but whose identity was still tied to the thousands of acres that the family owned near Marfa.— Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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The conflict in Iran has caused oil prices in Haiti to surge, disrupting critical supply chains, doubling transportation costs and forcing millions of undernourished people to cut back on already scarce meals.— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Vanilla sweet cream cold foam was the preferred modification for members in the lower green and gold tiers, while those in the reserve tier were more likely to add an extra espresso shot.— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Choose from 16 colors, including seasonal hues like sage green, cream, and lilac.— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Behind Lyonne's signature sunglasses, her makeup artist, Mary Wiles, kept her look simple with a nude pink lip and black mascara.— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Anderson, who has adopted a very minimal makeup routine in recent years, wore just a hint of lip color and skipped mascara for her red carpet appearance, adding to the fresh-as-a-daisy feel of her soft lob.— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
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My dark hair was in wild, voluminous curls and my sultry makeup was finished with an inviting Chanel rouge lip.— A.R. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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With a leather jacket, ankle boots, and the perfect rouge lip, the look couldn’t be more Parisian.— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
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Small trays for countertop essentials Small trays on countertops help visually contain essentials like hand soap, lotion and toothbrush holders.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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For more of the best sunscreen from Blue Lizard, check out our favorites below with options for babies and kids, sensitive skin, after-sun soothing lotion, and more.— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Many manufacturers are now focusing on creating kohl made only with safe, natural ingredients.— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
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Today, kohl occupies a complicated space in global beauty, however.— Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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