Definitions of make-up
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the way in which someone or something is composed
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synonyms:
composition, constitution, makeup, physical composition
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structure
the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
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phenotype
what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment
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genetic constitution, genotype
the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism
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grain, texture
the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
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karyotype
the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes)
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infrastructure, substructure
the basic structure or features of a system or organization
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architecture, computer architecture
(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
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cytoarchitectonics, cytoarchitecture
the cellular composition of a bodily structure
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fabric, framework
the underlying structure
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property
a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
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eyebrow pencil
makeup provided by a cosmetic pencil that is used to darken the eyebrows
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eyeliner
makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
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eyeshadow
makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes
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face powder
cosmetic powder for the face
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greasepaint
a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
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kohl
a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids
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lip-gloss
makeup that makes the lips shiny
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lip rouge, lipstick
makeup that is used to color the lips
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mascara
makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
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blusher, paint, rouge
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
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cosmetic
a toiletry designed to beautify the body
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an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
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