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maquillage

noun

ˌma-kē-ˈyäzh

Definition of maquillage

as in makeup

preparations intended to beautify the face the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self

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Recent Examples of maquillage Kudos to the loving motherly and/or grandmotherly custom couture, the fine maquillage, and not least, to her own ferocious, unwavering pride. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Men were equally flamboyant, blurring the boundaries of gender with their crucifixes, nail polish, and ghoulish maquillage, worn incongruously with combat boots and distressed leather jackets. — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024 To emulate era-defining faces such as model Linda Evangelista and R&B star Brandy—both particularly partial to mocha-hue lips—women embraced earthy maquillage en masse. — Jayme Cyk, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023

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Lisa Markidis has her face painted with La Catrina makeup at the official opening of the Dia De Los Muertos altars in Gloria Molina Grand Park.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
As part of the agreement, the social media giant agreed to block some digital beauty filters for minors — specifically those mimicking extreme transformations like cosmetic procedures or heavy makeup.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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The Heat outscored the Hawks 70-52 in the paint on Wednesday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
In the distance was a bronze statue of Louis XIV on a rearing horse in the majestic Place des Victoires, its stone pedestal stained by protesters’ splashes of red paint.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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