Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. alternative spelling of makeup. See usage notes there.
- adj. Made-up, false, imaginary, fabricated.
- adj. informal Of or relating to a reconciliation.
Examples
“Edgar — which managed only one other nomination, for make-up, or in other words, nothing for director Clint Eastwood.”
The Artist and Hugo Top Broadcast Film Critics Nominations; George Clooney Sets Record
“It led to some interesting discussions, including learning how bloggers in other interest areas (books, cooking, fitness, make-up, and baby clothes) handle the question.”
What do Wine Critics and Bloggers "Owe" Wineries That Send Them Samples?
“And like the disciple Thomas who doubts the resurrection of Jesus and needs to see the details, the hands and feet and side of Jesus, to believe he is real, we scan our long lost friend's pages, marveling at their children, their favorite bands, how they have grown beards or now wear make-up, and wonder: Is this for real?”
The Huffington Post: Rev. Amy Ziettlow: Facebook Friends And The Cloud Of Witnesses
“She strode across the open-plan floor of the newsroom, thanking heaven for the reviving miracles worked by make-up and curling tongs.”
“L'Oreal, OPI and smartwater all had a presence with manicure stations, hair and make-up counters and bars with food and coffee and tea and cupcakes everywhere.”
The Huffington Post: Caroline M. Roman: 2011 Golden Globes InStyle Beauty Lounge
“Face Off challenges its contestants to create special effects make-up, which will include creature design, prosthetics, sculpting and molding — living and/or virtual works of cinematic art.”
“Rather, her words convey the eminently practical idea that law, already subject to ceaseless interpretation under ever-changing circumstances, can benefit from a broader range of interpretation that better reflects the diverse make-up of the society governed by it.”
“Most women I know have some sort of go-to "make-up" bag, a LeSportSac or Commes des Garcons clutch -- its contents ranging from Sweet Spot toilettes, mints, tampons, warming ribbed rubbers, perfume roller ball and mini tubes of lube.”
“Professional stylists will be on hand, courtesy of the Aveda Institute, to assist the ladies with their make-up and hair, and a professional photographer, Debbie LeFever, will be shooting the graduates in front of a donated limousine complete with chauffeur courtesy of Mosaic Global Transportation.”
The Huffington Post: Neil Zevnik: Rolling Out the Red Carpet: A Different Hollywood Tale
“As I tossed my bouquet to all of the single gals, I also threw away the need to constantly suck in my stomach, wear make-up to bed, blow-dry my hair after every shower, and pretend like I never do “Number Two.””
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘make-up’.
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IMCO - EU nomenclature
includes words of the "Prodcom list"
veal, valve, used, yak, wax, wan, teak, vat, vas, strip, use, strap and 4515 more...
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Tulip Names I
No rhyme or reason other than that I like the names. :-) For more flower fun, see these lists:
Rose words by mollusque
Rose varieties by mollusque
Tulip Names II: You Know ...abbey dream, abbey road, abodement, abra, abra elite, academician tstisin, acapulco, ace of diamonds, acropolis, ad hoc, adamo, addis and 597 more...
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Lyrics
Mixed lyrics, students need to analyze the words and decide which ones are related to which songs
make-up, pretty, funny, walls, come down, wreck, heavy, February, valentine, regret, dance, young and 38 more...
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OM1 Lesson 10
mind, brought, would, shopping, crowded, glasses, sunglasses, watch, get, hairbrush, brush, comb and 10 more...
Tweets
Looking for tweets for make-up.

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