How to Use cosmetic in a Sentence

cosmetic

1 of 2 adjective
  • The changes were purely cosmetic.
  • Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
  • This change isn't just cosmetic.
    — Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That subtle glow is more than cosmetic.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The gorgeous cosmetic dentist is so much more than meets the eye.
    — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • If your kitchen still feels outdated, a few cosmetic tweaks will go a long way.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The pivot is more than cosmetic.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • But already there were cosmetic shifts.
    — Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The changes aren’t all cosmetic, either.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
  • But the cosmetic add-ons like new colors and costumes are priced pretty high.
    — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Guiducci is also at work on cosmetic changes.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Dental care is not cosmetic; oral health is closely tied to overall health.
    — Rep. Jaime Foster, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
  • These are cosmetic skin that players can use over their normal armor.
    — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Design, in other words, is not just cosmetic.
    — Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Only cosmetic changes followed—a fresh coat of paint and brighter lighting for the kitchen.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 21 Mar. 2026
  • But, the benefits are more than just cosmetic.
    — Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
  • For millions, lowering their weight is far more than a cosmetic goal.
    — Mario H. Lopez, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
  • And there's not been any cosmetic companies on the cars before.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 May 2023
  • This type of remodel is more of a cosmetic refresh than a full upgrade.
    — Michele Lerner, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The distinction turned out to be cosmetic.
    — Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Most of the time, these dents are accidental and cosmetic.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • It’s not meant for a cosmetic procedure.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026
  • The first thing to know is that all cosmetic tattoos require at least two appointments.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
  • While many dents are merely cosmetic, the location and size of the dent matters.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The event offers a range of in-game rewards, including cosmetic items and a new melee weapon.
    — Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • Scab is largely cosmetic (a gnarly skin) but doesn’t keep you from peeling and eating the apple.
    — oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2023
  • The upgrade is mostly cosmetic but tailored for Bond fans — which is cool.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • Price correctly, stage if needed and make sure all cosmetic needs have been addressed.
    — Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 23 July 2023
  • In most cars and trucks, body panel alignments are a purely cosmetic concern.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Sadler dished about other cosmetic measures she's taken in the past too, such as Botox.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023

cosmetic

2 of 2 noun
  • Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.
  • Crack the code on cosmetics for mature skin.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The year was 1991, and there was a shift in the cosmetics scene.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Many people strive for pearly whites, but oral hygiene isn’t just about cosmetics.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023
  • True to its name, this topical lip plumper is akin to a cosmetic injectable in a tube.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 10 Sep. 2022
  • An alliance has already been forged in cosmetics.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
  • An airy boutique for salves and cosmetics was a Brooklyn hot spot for more than a decade.
    — Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The word kohl derives from the Arabic word for this cosmetic, kuḥl.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Years ago, sharing about your cosmetic procedures was seen as taboo.
    — Jordyn Brown, Essence, 8 July 2022
  • Choose from a big assortment of cosmetics.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • It's meant to be a cosmetic that improves upon uneven skin tone and texture as well.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The Vault Card with 24 cosmetics and 4 pieces reroll able gear.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • They’re found in ski wax, cosmetics, bike chain lubricant, and cookware.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
    — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The cosmetics and fragrance customer today has many choices and brands to choose from.
    — Walter Loeb, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The concept of performance cosmetics has been rattling around his brain for years.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
  • Starting life as an accessories brand, the duo soon moved into cosmetics.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • It can be used as an ingredient in cosmetics as well as in cooking and in products such as soap and biodiesel.
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Lead is also found in food, jewelry, toys, water, soil, cosmetics, air and medicine.
    — Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • One gripe is that the cleanser seemed to kind of smudge eye makeup around and make the eye area feel goopy rather than cleanly rinse away color cosmetics.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • Then came the mass market of cosmetics in the 1930s and beyond.
    — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In the bathroom, put your hairbrush and cosmetics in a drawer or cabinet.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Or that a lot of the interest is being driven by people who want it for cosmetic, not health reasons.
    — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Doodling love hearts for a killer Seitz was a young mom, able and happy to share clothes, cosmetics and girl talk with her daughter.
    — Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
  • These before-and-after makeovers use fresh paint, new fabric, and other cosmetic upgrades to give old pieces a whole new look.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The Vault Card with 24 cosmetics and 4 pieces rerollable gear.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • These versatile salves might serve to treat a burn, as a facial cosmetic, or as a hair conditioner in a pinch.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Store cosmetics, glasses, and jewelry in the bathroom or on a dresser top.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The interior features two small pockets for things like cards, keys, and cosmetics.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Shares of cosmetics companies have tumbled even in the midst of a broader stock market rally.
    — WSJ, 1 Aug. 2023

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