Synonyms for cosmetic
kɒzˈmɛt ɪkcos·met·ic

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1. cosmeticadjective

   a toiletry designed to beautify the body

   Antonyms:
   functional, unaesthetic, inaesthetic

2. cosmetic, decorative, ornamentaladjective

   serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

   "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"

   Synonyms:
   ornamental, decorative, enhancive

   Antonyms:
   functional, unaesthetic, inaesthetic

3. cosmetic, enhanciveadjective

   serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body

   "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"

   Synonyms:
   augmentative, ornamental, decorative, enhancive

   Antonyms:
   functional, unaesthetic, inaesthetic

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1. List of paraphrases for "cosmetic":

   cosmetics, aesthetic, superficial, aesthetics

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How to use cosmetic in a sentence?

1. Jesse Lehrich:

   They make cosmetic tweaks, whatever they think is enough to signal that they are taking things seriously. But they don't actually care, i have zero expectation that they'll make any meaningful changes to prevent another catastrophe.

2. Pavol Krúpa:

   We are still opposed to the $14.75/shr deal value - we think this still undervalues the company and it's still not enough, the increased offer is just a cosmetic change to sway some shareholder's view.

3. Erica Jong:

   Growing up female in America. What a liability! You grew up with your ears full of cosmetic ads, love songs, advice columns, whoreoscopes, Hollywood gossip, and moral dilemmas on the level of TV soap operas. What litanies the advertisers of the good life chanted at you! What curious catechisms!

4. U. S. Government Study On The Labeling Of Children:

   The term "learning disability" has appeal because it implies a specific neurological condition for which no one can be held particularly responsible, and yet it escapes the stigma of mental retardation. There is no implication of neglect, emotional disturbance, or improper training or education, nor does it imply a lack of motivation on the part of the child. For these cosmetic reasons, it is a rather nice term to have around.

5. Neil Alldredge:

   Most companies offer a choice to consumer. Any sort of aftermarket part that you might hear about are usually cosmetic parts, so they're nothing related to the safety, the mechanical parts of the operation of the vehicle. ... In many cases these parts are no different. They're made in the same factories. One just comes out with an auto manufacturer's name on it.