cosmetic surgery
Americannoun
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cosmetic surgeries
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cosmetic surgery
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Carr’s documentary closes by showcasing the sisterhood shared by the women who survived “The Swan” – women seduced by a sales pitch predicated on the assumption that cosmetic surgery would change their lives.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
Most purely cosmetic surgery is paid for out of pocket, as Medicare generally doesn’t cover procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
Like counts would be hidden by default and cosmetic surgery filters barred.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Some in Hollywood described AI use as the new cosmetic surgery, where everyone knows it is happening, but few will admit to it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
What was a beauty parlour, a cosmetic surgery, for, if it could not be used to save them?
From The Ear in the Wall by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
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