war paint

noun

Definition of war paintnext
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 Once the mongooses have this scented war paint on, the battle starts. — Big Think, 8 May 2026 The Indians in Westerns had war paint and whooped like savages. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 Off the field, the players live together, sing songs in their native tongues and cover their bodies in war paint to keep traditions alive. — ABC News, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for war paint
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  1. makeup
  2. paint
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  • The lightweight formula is packed with hydrating, skin-plumping ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and aloe water, which leave me with a natural-looking, no-makeup-makeup look that’s also extremely buildable.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Mastering how to apply cream blush can add warmth to your skin and take your makeup from flat to lively.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Definition of makeup
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  • The Reflecting Pools has been closed off to visitors following the peeling paint and algae in the water shortly after the renovation was initially deemed complete.
    — Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Work with Complementary Colors While choosing a single paint shade can seem straightforward enough, pairing aquamarine with complementary colors might feel slightly more nuanced.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
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“War paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war%20paint. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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