Cosmetic

Definitions

1. Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner.
2. A feature existing only on the surface.
3. An intangible influence that improves the overall perception of some thing or situation.

Equivalents

Examples

“These endocrine disruptors are everywhere: plastics, shampoos, cosmetics, cushions, pesticides, canned foods and A.T.M. receipts. They often aren’t on labels and can be difficult to avoid⟳.”

“All depends upon circumstances—anger as much as any thing else. Interest⟳ is your only true cosmetic for smoothing the brow.”

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