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Princeton's WordNet

  1. makeup, make-up, war paintnoun

    cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance

  2. makeup, make-upnoun

    an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

    "he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later"

  3. constitution, composition, physical composition, makeup, make-upnoun

    the way in which someone or something is composed

Wiktionary

  1. makeupnoun

    An item's composition.

    To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.

  2. makeupnoun

    Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to improve its appearance.

    She is wearing a lot of makeup.

Wikipedia

  1. makeup

    Cosmetics are constituted mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources, or synthetically created ones. Cosmetics have various purposes. Those designed for personal care and skin care can be used to cleanse or protect the body or skin. Cosmetics designed to enhance or alter one's appearance (makeup) can be used to conceal blemishes, enhance one's natural features (such as the eyebrows and eyelashes), add color to a person's face, or change the appearance of the face entirely to resemble a different person, creature or object. Cosmetics can also be designed to add fragrance to the body.

ChatGPT

  1. makeup

    Makeup refers to cosmetic products applied to the face to enhance or alter one's appearance. This can include various types of products such as lipstick, mascara, foundation, and eye shadow, among others. It's used in many contexts, from daily personal grooming to professional stage and film production. Apart from beauty enhancement, makeup can also be used for therapeutic, corrective purposes or to create special effects and character portrayals in film and theater.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of makeup in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of makeup in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of makeup in a Sentence

  1. Amanda Stiles:

    We have very similar facial and body features, and our ‘style aesthetics’ are basically the same, we both love makeup and fashion, so it was exciting being able to relate to each other over that right off the bat.

  2. Denise Chamberlain:

    PROMISING TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO SKIN CONDITION At one point, the Indiana woman was so fearful of leaving the house without her makeup she became depressed, even considering suicide, because she hated her looks. It made me into a person who didn't want to be noticed. That mask was everything for me.

  3. EaseSalotto:

    who skillfully enhance your natural beauty for any occasion. Whether it's a bridal makeover, a special event, or a casual look, these experts provide top-notch makeup services tailored to your preferences and needs, ensuring you look your best in the vibrant beauty scene of Pakistan.

  4. Paris Hilton:

    So sad, shocked devastated to hear about Jake Bailey. He was such an amazing person, an incredibly talented makeup artist and friend, we traveled the world together, worked on so many beautiful projects and shared so many memories. Will miss him so much.

  5. Barbara Eden:

    They have [serum] drops [called] line repair, i use that morning and night. I also use sunscreen. I don’t go out without sunscreen… I [also] don’t wear makeup unless I’m working.

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