makeup

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noun

make·up ˈmāk-ˌəp How to pronounce makeup (audio)

: the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition

the ethnic makeup of the neighborhood

: physical, mental, and moral constitution

His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup.

: the operation of making up especially pages for printing

: design or layout of printed matter

a(1)

: cosmetics (such as lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow) used to color and beautify the face

(2)

: a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body

leg makeup for a tanned appearance

: materials (such as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play)

: replacement

specifically : material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up

makeup water

: something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency

a makeup exam

make up

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verb

made up; making up; makes up

transitive verb

: to form by fitting together or assembling

make up a train of cars

: to arrange typeset matter in (columns or pages) for printing

: to combine to produce (a sum or whole)

: constitute, compose

10 chapters make up this volume

: to compensate for (something, such as a deficiency or omission)

make up the difference in lost pay

: to do or take in order to correct an omission

make up a history exam

: settle, decide

made up my mind to depart

: to wrap or fasten up

make the books up into a parcel

: to prepare in physical appearance for a role

: to apply cosmetics to

: invent, improvise

make up a story

: to set in order

rooms are made up daily

intransitive verb

: to become reconciled

quarreled but later made up

: to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly

made up to his aunt for a new bicycle

: to make advances : court

: compensate

make up for lost time

: to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play)

: to apply cosmetics

Synonyms

Noun

cosmetics
maquillage
paint
war paint

Verb

annul
cancel (out)
compensate (for)
correct
counteract
counterbalance
counterpoise
negative
neutralize
offset

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Example Sentences

Noun His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup. She put on some makeup before the party. She applied her makeup lightly. She's too young to wear makeup. put on makeup for a play I didn't recognize him when he was in his theatrical makeup. Verb the book is made up of 20 chapters she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Green Bay Packers finally revealed their new makeup for the 2022 season.

Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 The gel micellar formula removes all traces of makeup, while also softening and hydrating skin with a botanical hyaluronic acid alternative.

Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 But Peach & Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser gets rid of every trace of makeup without leaving a telltale film.

Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 For Colourpop users, even an entirely new line of makeup isn’t worth the risk.

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 Except for a touch of makeup on her striking green eyes, her face is otherwise bare.

Pamela Chelin, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2022 The mom of two wore her hair swept up, revealing a full face of glam makeup.

Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022 Her dark blond hair is kept straight and neat, and her radiant skin bears no trace of makeup.

Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 On Wednesday, the Dance Moms alum shared her glitzy version of Minion makeup with an Instagram selfie of her face covered in yellow rhinestones, which mimicked the adorable Despicable Me characters.

Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022

Verb

Men typically make up around 60% of adult viewers for flagship WWE shows, according to Nielsen data.

John Jurgensen, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Women currently make up as much as 72% of recent graduates of funeral services education, according to latest AFBSE numbers.

Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 So far, staffing costs make up just over a quarter of ESSER III expenditures, according to the school-finance data firm Burbio, which has analyzed plans from more than 5,400 districts.

New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022 According to the census, Black people make up 62.4% of Baltimore’s population.

Billy Jean Louis, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 Android users make up approximately 40% of smartphone users in the United States, according to multiple reports.

Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Those subvariants now make up the majority of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and are expected to continue circulating this fall and winter, according to the FDA.

Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Women make up roughly 11% of the country's construction workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Nancy Chen, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 China’s 270 million Gen Zers make up 19% of the nation’s total population, a share that is set to grow to 27% by 2025, according to Chinese digital marketing agency Alarice.

Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	making up
释义	makeup 1 of 2 noun make·up ˈmāk-ˌəp 1 a : the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition the ethnic makeup of the neighborhood b : physical, mental, and moral constitution His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup. 2 a : the operation of making up especially pages for printing b : design or layout of printed matter 3 a(1) : cosmetics (such as lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow) used to color and beautify the face (2) : a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body leg makeup for a tanned appearance b : materials (such as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play) 4 : replacement specifically : material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up makeup water 5 : something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency a makeup exam make up 2 of 2 verb made up; making up; makes up transitive verb 1 a : to form by fitting together or assembling make up a train of cars b : to arrange typeset matter in (columns or pages) for printing 2 a : to combine to produce (a sum or whole) b : constitute, compose 10 chapters make up this volume 3 a : to compensate for (something, such as a deficiency or omission) make up the difference in lost pay b : to do or take in order to correct an omission make up a history exam 4 : settle, decide made up my mind to depart 5 : to wrap or fasten up make the books up into a parcel 6 a : to prepare in physical appearance for a role b : to apply cosmetics to 7 a : invent, improvise make up a story b : to set in order rooms are made up daily intransitive verb 1 : to become reconciled quarreled but later made up 2 a : to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly made up to his aunt for a new bicycle b : to make advances : court 3 : compensate make up for lost time 4 a : to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play) b : to apply cosmetics Synonyms Noun cosmetics maquillage paint war paint Verb annul cancel (out) compensate (for) correct counteract counterbalance counterpoise negative neutralize offset See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup. She put on some makeup before the party. She applied her makeup lightly. She's too young to wear makeup. put on makeup for a play I didn't recognize him when he was in his theatrical makeup. Verb the book is made up of 20 chapters she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Green Bay Packers finally revealed their new makeup for the 2022 season. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 The gel micellar formula removes all traces of makeup, while also softening and hydrating skin with a botanical hyaluronic acid alternative. Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 But Peach & Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser gets rid of every trace of makeup without leaving a telltale film. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 For Colourpop users, even an entirely new line of makeup isn’t worth the risk. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 Except for a touch of makeup on her striking green eyes, her face is otherwise bare. Pamela Chelin, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2022 The mom of two wore her hair swept up, revealing a full face of glam makeup. Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022 Her dark blond hair is kept straight and neat, and her radiant skin bears no trace of makeup. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 On Wednesday, the Dance Moms alum shared her glitzy version of Minion makeup with an Instagram selfie of her face covered in yellow rhinestones, which mimicked the adorable Despicable Me characters. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 Verb Men typically make up around 60% of adult viewers for flagship WWE shows, according to Nielsen data. John Jurgensen, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Women currently make up as much as 72% of recent graduates of funeral services education, according to latest AFBSE numbers. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 So far, staffing costs make up just over a quarter of ESSER III expenditures, according to the school-finance data firm Burbio, which has analyzed plans from more than 5,400 districts. New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022 According to the census, Black people make up 62.4% of Baltimore’s population. Billy Jean Louis, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 Android users make up approximately 40% of smartphone users in the United States, according to multiple reports. Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Those subvariants now make up the majority of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and are expected to continue circulating this fall and winter, according to the FDA. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Women make up roughly 11% of the country's construction workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nancy Chen, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 China’s 270 million Gen Zers make up 19% of the nation’s total population, a share that is set to grow to 27% by 2025, according to Chinese digital marketing agency Alarice. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition makeup noun make·up ˈmāk-ˌəp 1 : any of various cosmetics (as lipstick or powder) 2 : the way the parts or elements of something are put together or joined 3 : materials used in changing a performer's appearance (as for a play or other entertainment) making up verb present participle of make up 1 as in comprising to be all the substance of the book is made up of 20 chapters Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance comprising composing constituting forming integrating filling (out) supplementing fleshing (out) incarnating personifying incorporating embodying complementing epitomizing completing materializing substantiating 2 as in devising to create or think of by clever use of the imagination she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project Synonyms & Similar Words devising concocting constructing drumming up inventing trumping up coming up with cooking (up) designing vamping (up) manufacturing thinking (up) excogitating producing hatching fabricating contriving dreaming visualizing envisioning conceiving coining daydreaming imagining fantasizing improvising visioning envisaging extemporizing picturing ad-libbing Antonyms & Near Antonyms reproducing copying duplicating mimicking cloning imitating replicating reduplicating copycatting See More 3 as in building to form by putting together parts or materials we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required" Synonyms & Similar Words building constructing assembling setting up making putting together putting up creating erecting manufacturing fabricating establishing designing piecing producing rearing raising throwing up confecting generating rebuilding molding shaping organizing carpentering beginning cooking (up) originating forging concocting inventing framing thinking (up) fashioning hammering founding innovating rigging (up) reconstructing initiating prefabricating inaugurating instituting coining reedifying constituting imagining handcrafting devising retrofitting fathering combining conceiving reassembling redeveloping jerry-building contriving uniting Antonyms & Near Antonyms taking down tearing down knocking down striking blowing up dismantling destroying disassembling pulling down wrecking ruining dismembering devastating shattering smashing flattening demolishing leveling levelling pulverizing razing exploding demounting ruinating dividing detaching separating disengaging disconnecting disjoining disuniting See More
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