dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/cos_MW.json

{
  "cos":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "cash on shipment":[],
      "chief of staff":[],
      "companies":[],
      "consul; consulship":[],
      "cosine":[],
      "counties":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105341",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetic":{
    "antonyms":[
      "functional",
      "utilitarian"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a cosmetic preparation for external use":[],
      ": correcting defects especially of the face":[
        "cosmetic surgery"
      ],
      ": decorative , ornamental":[],
      ": done or made for the sake of appearance: such as":[],
      ": not substantive : superficial":[
        "cosmetic changes"
      ],
      ": of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion : beautifying":[
        "cosmetic salves"
      ],
      ": something that is cosmetic: such as":[],
      ": superficial features":[
        "a poem without rhetorical cosmetics",
        "\u2014 Guy Davenport"
      ],
      ": visually appealing":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.",
      "medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes",
      "The changes were purely cosmetic .",
      "Noun",
      "Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "This woman wasn\u2019t in your hospital for some optional cosmetic procedure. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
      "While every cosmetic procedure has potential risks, there are ways patients can prevent putting themselves in a dangerous situation when getting a Brazilian butt lift. \u2014 Claretta Bellamy, NBC News , 7 May 2022",
      "The former boxing champion removed his sunglasses, revealing stitches on his lower eyelids from a recent cosmetic procedure. \u2014 Dylan Hern\u00e1ndez, Los Angeles Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "Ireland Baldwin is healing in style after undergoing a cosmetic procedure on her chin, all in the hopes of ending a longtime insecurity. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
      "These illnesses vary from merely cosmetic effects that affect a Sim\u2019s mood to being fatal. \u2014 Kyle Wilson, Wired , 25 Sep. 2021",
      "Heat can also cause other cosmetic effects to your car including fading the dashboard. \u2014 Mela Seyoum, USA TODAY , 30 June 2021",
      "CeraVe is well-known for creating great cosmetic products for both men and women that build healthy, glowing skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
      "Investors are bullish on the cosmetic dermatology space, which includes services like Botox, fillers, and laser hair removal performed outside of a traditional doctor's office setting. \u2014 Fortune , 8 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The Japanese cosmetic company's take on cream blush is this ultra-smooth formula that glides effortlessly onto skin. \u2014 Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com , 6 June 2022",
      "For years, California cosmetic surgeon Mark Berman was a leader of that corner of the healthcare world pushing unproven and unapproved stem cell treatments for a host of medical conditions. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
      "These skin concerns can range from the medical\u2014including actinic keratosis (a common skin growth that can lead to cancer), acne, and rosacea\u2014to the cosmetic , namely fine lines and wrinkles. \u2014 Naomi Barr, SELF , 12 May 2022",
      "Other clients include Maserati, the cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss and Illumination, a film and animation studio. \u2014 Jessica Iredale, New York Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "This Italian brand follows its name \u2018My.Organics\u2019 to a T. With the observation that many cosmetic and hair products have chemicals that may actually be more harmful than good, the team at My. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022",
      "Its protagonist: a cosmetic dermatologist to the stars, known for his Botox and buttock-enhancement procedures, who tried his luck as a megamansion developer. \u2014 Katherine Clarke, WSJ , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "Ahead, dermatologists and cosmetic chemists share their tips for the correct skin-care routine order, plus how to effectively incorporate the bells and whistles like face oil and retinol. \u2014 Elizabeth Siegel, Allure , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "Ourself is positioning itself as an alternative to in-office cosmetic procedures, thanks to Otsuki\u2019s patented subtopical technology\u2014which is to say, the products here can target specific layers of the skin. \u2014 Adam Hurly, Robb Report , 24 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1650, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Greek kosm\u0113tikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "k\u00e4z-\u02c8me-tik",
      "k\u00e4z-\u02c8met-ik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "adorning",
      "beautifying",
      "decorative",
      "embellishing",
      "ornamental"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001451",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetic case":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a small piece of luggage especially for cosmetics":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Also available as a bundle with cosmetic case and lanyard card case ($139). \u2014 cleveland , 2 June 2022",
      "For the stylish traveler, this cosmetic case by B\u00e9is \u2014 the cool on-the-go accessories brand founded by actress Shay Mitchell \u2014 will keep their skincare, makeup and beauty tools organized all in one place. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Jan. 2022",
      "This eye-catching medium-sized backpack and matching cosmetic case is a steal at just $109 (originally $358 for both) when purchased together with code MAKEITTWO, and the rosy pink color is so pretty for the winter months ahead. \u2014 Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com , 2 Dec. 2021",
      "The Tumi Voyageur hanging cosmetic case is a must for overpackers and type-A organizers alike. \u2014 Madison Flager, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 16 Apr. 2020",
      "Sale items range from totes and cosmetic cases to apparel, many of which feature the brand's signature lightweight cotton. \u2014 Melissa Lee, USA TODAY , 22 Apr. 2020",
      "Online-only: Enjoy 30 percent off any Caboodles cosmetics case . \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 28 Sep. 2019",
      "Look for handmade cork pouches, which can be used as a cosmetics case or a wallet, and make the perfect gift. \u2014 Hannah Seligson, Town & Country , 25 Nov. 2019",
      "The entire B\u00e9is line-up of sleek luggage, totes, cosmetic cases , and more will continue to be sold on Beistravel.com, as well as at Nordstrom and Revolve.com. \u2014 Alexis Rhiannon, Allure , 28 Oct. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1948, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183502",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetic surgery":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": surgery done to improve a person's appearance":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213541",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetical":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": relating to cosmetics or to physical appearance":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Greek kosm\u0113tikos + English -al":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "k\u00e4z-\u02c8me-ti-k\u0259l"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131757",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetician":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who is professionally trained in the use of cosmetics":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Max Factor was born Maksymilian Faktorowicz in Lodz, then part of Russia, and became the cosmetician for the Imperial Russian Grand Opera before leaving for America. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Mar. 2021",
      "Jadwiga trained as a hairdresser and cosmetician in Poland and was also licensed in the State of Connecticut. \u2014 courant.com , 3 Oct. 2019",
      "The legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo defines natural hair braiding and exempts braiders from the state\u2019s requirement for hairdressers and cosmeticians to be licensed, effective immediately. \u2014 USA TODAY , 12 July 2019",
      "Speakers included an attorney, dentist, map maker, mechanical engineer, physician, respiratory therapist, cosmetician , and a Seabee equipment operator with the Naval Construction Battalion. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com , 16 Jan. 2018",
      "The technical cosmeticians have dressed the digital image to mimic the appearance of photography but not the functionality, and the changes in how images are made are slowly becoming evident in the new applications for imagery. \u2014 Stephen Mayes, Time , 15 May 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1924, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02cck\u00e4z-m\u0259-\u02c8tish-\u0259n",
      "\u02cck\u00e4z-m\u0259-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173050",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmeticize":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to make (something unpleasant or ugly) superficially attractive":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1824, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "k\u00e4z-\u02c8me-t\u0259-\u02ccs\u012bz"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181430",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetics":{
    "antonyms":[
      "functional",
      "utilitarian"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a cosmetic preparation for external use":[],
      ": correcting defects especially of the face":[
        "cosmetic surgery"
      ],
      ": decorative , ornamental":[],
      ": done or made for the sake of appearance: such as":[],
      ": not substantive : superficial":[
        "cosmetic changes"
      ],
      ": of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion : beautifying":[
        "cosmetic salves"
      ],
      ": something that is cosmetic: such as":[],
      ": superficial features":[
        "a poem without rhetorical cosmetics",
        "\u2014 Guy Davenport"
      ],
      ": visually appealing":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.",
      "medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes",
      "The changes were purely cosmetic .",
      "Noun",
      "Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "This woman wasn\u2019t in your hospital for some optional cosmetic procedure. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
      "While every cosmetic procedure has potential risks, there are ways patients can prevent putting themselves in a dangerous situation when getting a Brazilian butt lift. \u2014 Claretta Bellamy, NBC News , 7 May 2022",
      "The former boxing champion removed his sunglasses, revealing stitches on his lower eyelids from a recent cosmetic procedure. \u2014 Dylan Hern\u00e1ndez, Los Angeles Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "Ireland Baldwin is healing in style after undergoing a cosmetic procedure on her chin, all in the hopes of ending a longtime insecurity. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
      "These illnesses vary from merely cosmetic effects that affect a Sim\u2019s mood to being fatal. \u2014 Kyle Wilson, Wired , 25 Sep. 2021",
      "Heat can also cause other cosmetic effects to your car including fading the dashboard. \u2014 Mela Seyoum, USA TODAY , 30 June 2021",
      "CeraVe is well-known for creating great cosmetic products for both men and women that build healthy, glowing skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
      "Investors are bullish on the cosmetic dermatology space, which includes services like Botox, fillers, and laser hair removal performed outside of a traditional doctor's office setting. \u2014 Fortune , 8 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The Japanese cosmetic company's take on cream blush is this ultra-smooth formula that glides effortlessly onto skin. \u2014 Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com , 6 June 2022",
      "For years, California cosmetic surgeon Mark Berman was a leader of that corner of the healthcare world pushing unproven and unapproved stem cell treatments for a host of medical conditions. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
      "These skin concerns can range from the medical\u2014including actinic keratosis (a common skin growth that can lead to cancer), acne, and rosacea\u2014to the cosmetic , namely fine lines and wrinkles. \u2014 Naomi Barr, SELF , 12 May 2022",
      "Other clients include Maserati, the cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss and Illumination, a film and animation studio. \u2014 Jessica Iredale, New York Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "This Italian brand follows its name \u2018My.Organics\u2019 to a T. With the observation that many cosmetic and hair products have chemicals that may actually be more harmful than good, the team at My. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022",
      "Its protagonist: a cosmetic dermatologist to the stars, known for his Botox and buttock-enhancement procedures, who tried his luck as a megamansion developer. \u2014 Katherine Clarke, WSJ , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "Ahead, dermatologists and cosmetic chemists share their tips for the correct skin-care routine order, plus how to effectively incorporate the bells and whistles like face oil and retinol. \u2014 Elizabeth Siegel, Allure , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "Ourself is positioning itself as an alternative to in-office cosmetic procedures, thanks to Otsuki\u2019s patented subtopical technology\u2014which is to say, the products here can target specific layers of the skin. \u2014 Adam Hurly, Robb Report , 24 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1650, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Greek kosm\u0113tikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "k\u00e4z-\u02c8me-tik",
      "k\u00e4z-\u02c8met-ik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "adorning",
      "beautifying",
      "decorative",
      "embellishing",
      "ornamental"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221949",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetologist":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person licensed to provide cosmetic treatments to the hair, skin, and nails : one trained in cosmetology : beautician":[
        "If you're using \u2026 any medication that might make you skin more sensitive, be sure to tell your cosmetologist .",
        "\u2014 Kathleen Conway Engles"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In Elton\u2019s telling, in the early nineties, Cimino began to present as a woman with the aid of a wig seller and cosmetologist named Valerie Driscoll. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 22 May 2022",
      "Her mother, Anita, is a teacher, and her father, Rudy, is a cosmetologist and businessman who owned hair salons, among other companies. \u2014 ELLE , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Many benefit from a skilled cosmetologist , who can help with colors and styles that can camouflage hair loss, while others prefer hair prostheses. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "While there's a perfect match out there for everyone, cosmetologist and expert wig maker Tamika Gibson has some tips for finding the right one. \u2014 Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Olivia Kaiser, a cosmetologist who lives in metro Phoenix, was one half of last year's winning couple. \u2014 Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic , 24 Feb. 2022",
      "Ruth Booth, 90, a cosmetologist at Arcade Beauty Salon in Washington for more than 30 years before retiring in the 1990s, died Feb. 5 at a memory care facility in Potomac. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "Ward was a Gary West Side graduate who worked in the laundry department at Sebo\u2019s Nursing Home in Hobart and was a licensed cosmetologist who loved braiding hair, according to her obituary. \u2014 Meredith Colias-pete, chicagotribune.com , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "Charles Stevens of Oakland killed a college student, a mechanical engineer, a teenager and a cosmetologist in shootings on and near the freeway from April through July 1989. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1926, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02c8t\u00e4l-\u0259-j\u0259st",
      "\u02cck\u00e4z-m\u0259-\u02c8t\u00e4-l\u0259-jist"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063407",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmetology":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Hernandez is now back with her family and taking cosmetology classes. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
      "Specifically, the findings indicate that the schools didn\u2019t train students in important elements of a cosmetology program, left students without instructors for long periods of time. \u2014 Shahar Ziv, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
      "The program as a whole spans 41 industries, but the cosmetology -specific track currently enrolls 2,031 barbers and 1,502 cosmetologists. \u2014 Alaina Demopoulos, Allure , 18 May 2022",
      "The Biden administration agreed to forgive $238 million in student loans borrowed by students at the for-profit cosmetology school chain Marinello Schools of Beauty. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "According to a new report detailing the return on investment of nearly 17,000 associate-degree and professional-certification programs, cosmetology schools provide a particularly poor return on investment. \u2014 Shoshana Weissmann, National Review , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "Most recently, the administration is offering loan discharges of $238 million to borrowers who attended a now defunct for-profit cosmetology chain, Marinello Schools of Beauty. \u2014 Shahar Ziv, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
      "The Education Department reached the decision as the schools were found to have failed to train its mostly female students on the basics of cosmetology , like cutting hair. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "There is currently no state cosmetology licensing offices that demand a basic grasp of textured and coily hair care, resulting in a shortage of stylists with the professional skills to service a wide range of hair types. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 29 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1926, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French cosm\u00e9tologie , from cosm\u00e9tique cosmetic (from English cosmetic ) + -logie -logy":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-j\u0113",
      "\u02cck\u00e4z-m\u0259-\u02c8t\u00e4-l\u0259-j\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222034",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmic":{
    "antonyms":[
      "bantam",
      "bitty",
      "diminutive",
      "infinitesimal",
      "Lilliputian",
      "little bitty",
      "micro",
      "microminiature",
      "microscopic",
      "microscopical",
      "midget",
      "miniature",
      "minuscule",
      "minute",
      "pocket",
      "pygmy",
      "teensy",
      "teensy-weensy",
      "teeny",
      "teeny-weeny",
      "tiny",
      "wee"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness":[
        "a cosmic thinker",
        "a book of cosmic significance"
      ],
      ": of or relating to the cosmos , the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone":[
        "cosmic radiation"
      ],
      ": of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical (see metaphysical sense 2 ) ideas":[
        "cosmic wisdom"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The discovery caused a cosmic shift in people's views of the world.",
      "predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Most people working in the field, however, have been convinced by the dramatic uptick in galactic cosmic rays and plasma density the Voyagers measured. \u2014 Tim Folger, Scientific American , 18 June 2022",
      "The influence of Venus retrograde is palpable, not just by way of cosmic energy but by the power of suggestion. \u2014 Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com , 18 Dec. 2021",
      "These questions of cosmic materials are on top of existing scientific inquiries about things like star age, size, temperature, and more. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 16 June 2022",
      "Be inspired by quasars, supermoons and ultraviolet cosmic fractals. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 June 2022",
      "The clear analog is Eleven, a good cosmic force that, amidst so much bullying, betrayal, and scientific manipulation, feels on the verge of turning into a destructive one. \u2014 Randall Colburn, EW.com , 31 May 2022",
      "The pedestrian Ben Bradlee burger features a Beyond Meat patty, which must be a cosmic joke on the legendary editor whose favorite dish was chopped steak at Nora\u2019s. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
      "In what seems like a cruel cosmic joke, Toyota is about to run out of credits shortly after launching its first electric vehicle. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The notion of Matrix 4, Space Jam 2 or Scream 5 not only existing but being seen as a must-win prospect for the long-term survival of theatrical moviegoing still feels like a kind of cosmic joke. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Greek kosmikos , from kosmos order, universe":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u00e4z-mik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "astronomical",
      "astronomic",
      "Brobdingnagian",
      "bumper",
      "colossal",
      "cyclopean",
      "elephantine",
      "enormous",
      "galactic",
      "gargantuan",
      "giant",
      "gigantesque",
      "gigantic",
      "grand",
      "herculean",
      "heroic",
      "heroical",
      "Himalayan",
      "huge",
      "humongous",
      "humungous",
      "immense",
      "jumbo",
      "king-size",
      "king-sized",
      "leviathan",
      "mammoth",
      "massive",
      "mega",
      "mighty",
      "monster",
      "monstrous",
      "monumental",
      "mountainous",
      "oceanic",
      "pharaonic",
      "planetary",
      "prodigious",
      "super",
      "super-duper",
      "supersize",
      "supersized",
      "titanic",
      "tremendous",
      "vast",
      "vasty",
      "walloping",
      "whacking",
      "whopping"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213105",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "cosmic background radiation":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": background radiation":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The sparse pockets of space that contain little but cosmic background radiation , leftover energy from the formation of the universe, hover in at around 2.7 kelvin. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "Jane listens to the crackle of white noise\u2014 cosmic background radiation \u2014a faint reminder of the big bang. \u2014 Seija Rankin, EW.com , 5 Jan. 2021",
      "The sparse pockets of space that contain little but cosmic background radiation , leftover energy from the formation of the universe, hover in at around 2.7 kelvin. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "The sparse pockets of space that contain little but cosmic background radiation , leftover energy from the formation of the universe, hover in at around 2.7 kelvin. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "The sparse pockets of space that contain little but cosmic background radiation , leftover energy from the formation of the universe, hover in at around 2.7 kelvin. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "The sparse pockets of space that contain little but cosmic background radiation , leftover energy from the formation of the universe, hover in at around 2.7 kelvin. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "The sparse pockets of space that contain little but cosmic background radiation , leftover energy from the formation of the universe, hover in at around 2.7 kelvin. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "Researchers used telescope data to corroborate information about cosmic background radiation . \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 16 July 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1976, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031751",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "cosmic dust":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": very fine particles of solid matter found in any part of the universe":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "These black holes feed on large volumes of cosmic dust and gas. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Last month in Nature Astronomy, a group of astrobiologists showed that peptides, the molecular subunits of proteins, can spontaneously form on the solid, frozen particles of cosmic dust drifting through the universe. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "The Hubble Space Telescope captured the aftermath of a head-on collision between two galaxies that formed a glittering triangle of cosmic dust and newborn stars, per a NASA statement. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 Mar. 2022",
      "The team used substrates as a stand-in for cosmic dust particles. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 15 Feb. 2022",
      "When stars die, the resulting explosions set off shock waves that travel outward, sweeping up and aggregating interstellar material like gas and cosmic dust . \u2014 Aylin Woodward, WSJ , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "And\u2014as in that Milky Way example\u2014that cosmic dust absorbs the light of stars behind it. \u2014 Christopher Intagliata, Scientific American , 8 Dec. 2021",
      "Thanos does that early in Endgame, but the Stones remain dispersed in the universe as cosmic dust . \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "Even after Thanos destroyed them in Endgame, the Stones still exist as cosmic dust . \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 16 July 2021"
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      "1881, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Cyr-Racine\u2019s idea makes the cosmic microwave background radiation compatible with a smaller universe. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 1 June 2022",
      "That\u2019s when the cosmic microwave background was emitted, is when that happens. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 18 May 2022",
      "Planck, another space observatory, was used to measure the cosmic microwave background , or the leftover radiation from the big bang 13.8 billion years ago. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 23 May 2022",
      "The light from this epoch, now stretched to microwave wavelengths because of the universe\u2019s subsequent expansion, is detectable as the all-pervading cosmic microwave background . \u2014 Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "These researchers rely on the cosmic microwave background , a residual glow of radiation from roughly 400,000 years after the big bang. \u2014 Daniel Leonard, Scientific American , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "By deducing the expansion rate from Planck\u2019s cosmic microwave background data, researchers could estimate how many types of neutrinos filled the young cosmos. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 28 Oct. 2021",
      "By taking measurements from the cosmic microwave background and extrapolating them into the present using our best physical models, astronomers in this camp can reach an estimate for the expansion rate of the universe today. \u2014 Daniel Leonard, Scientific American , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "Simulations using cold dark matter have been extremely successful at replicating patterns seen in the large-scale clustering of galaxies, as well as in the cosmic microwave background , the leftover light from about 380,000 years after the big bang. \u2014 Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American , 22 Dec. 2021"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1981, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Most people working in the field, however, have been convinced by the dramatic uptick in galactic cosmic rays and plasma density the Voyagers measured. \u2014 Tim Folger, Scientific American , 18 June 2022",
      "The influence of Venus retrograde is palpable, not just by way of cosmic energy but by the power of suggestion. \u2014 Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com , 18 Dec. 2021",
      "These questions of cosmic materials are on top of existing scientific inquiries about things like star age, size, temperature, and more. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 16 June 2022",
      "Be inspired by quasars, supermoons and ultraviolet cosmic fractals. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 June 2022",
      "The clear analog is Eleven, a good cosmic force that, amidst so much bullying, betrayal, and scientific manipulation, feels on the verge of turning into a destructive one. \u2014 Randall Colburn, EW.com , 31 May 2022",
      "The pedestrian Ben Bradlee burger features a Beyond Meat patty, which must be a cosmic joke on the legendary editor whose favorite dish was chopped steak at Nora\u2019s. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
      "In what seems like a cruel cosmic joke, Toyota is about to run out of credits shortly after launching its first electric vehicle. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The notion of Matrix 4, Space Jam 2 or Scream 5 not only existing but being seen as a must-win prospect for the long-term survival of theatrical moviegoing still feels like a kind of cosmic joke. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022"
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      "1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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      "a sprawling cosmopolis where ambitious people from all over come to make their fortune",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "On the Volga a quasi-capital rose at Sarai, established by Batu around 1250, and grew into a cosmopolis of artisans, farmers, and merchants from as far away as Syria, Egypt, even Greece\u2014so many that a New Sarai was founded upriver. \u2014 Colin Thubron, The New York Review of Books , 6 July 2021",
      "For decades a symbol of all that was dead and dysfunctional in the ever-expanding cosmopolis , the river is undergoing its own rehabilitation, shedding some of its visible concrete. \u2014 Alexandra Marshall, WSJ , 14 Aug. 2018"
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      "1849, in the meaning defined above":""
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        "\u2014 Robert J. Shiller"
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      ": having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope or bearing":[
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        "\u2014 Thomas Babington Macaulay"
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      "Adjective",
      "Greater cultural diversity has led to a more cosmopolitan attitude among the town's younger generations.",
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      "It's one of the country's more cosmopolitan cities.",
      "Noun",
      "as someone who had lived in Paris for a year as an exchange student, she seemed very much the cosmopolitan to her old classmates",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "This book, about belonging and not belonging in a supposedly cosmopolitan world, reveals itself to be richer with every reading. \u2014 New York Times , 30 June 2022",
      "Illinois also contains Chicago, one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities on the map. \u2014 Andrea Sachs, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
      "Plus, the newest generation of Spanish filmmakers \u2013 who are highly cosmopolitan , passionately collaborative and overseas-facing, many having studied abroad \u2013 largely don\u2019t want to make films just anchored in one country. \u2014 Emiliano De Pablos, Variety , 18 May 2022",
      "Stewing resentment over a government lockdown in Shanghai is bolstering a fringe idea: independence for China\u2019s most cosmopolitan city. \u2014 James T. Areddy, WSJ , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "His eye never seems to stop, crafting spaces that are quietly cosmopolitan and filled with rich hues and opulent materials. \u2014 Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "This myopic focus on domestic concerns is especially pronounced under Xi Jinping, the least cosmopolitan leader to have run the People's Republic in nearly half a century. \u2014 Ian Johnson, CNN , 9 Mar. 2022",
      "But in New Orleans, a city that was comparatively cosmopolitan , there were moments when racial barriers could seem more permeable or less suffocating. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Mar. 2022",
      "Singapore is comfortable and cosmopolitan with a British-style legal system. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 31 Jan. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Davis, a true musical cosmopolitan , merits the attention. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
      "If even China\u2019s most developed city with the largest middle-class population, the supposedly most open-minded bureaucrats and the most cosmopolitan culture could not be spared such authoritarian treatment, will other cities fare any better",
      "Often overlooked for cosmopolitan hubs, Hobart and greater Tasmania is the perfect blend of Australia and New Zealand in one tiny island package. \u2014 Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2021",
      "The city was more complicated \u2014 and more cosmopolitan . \u2014 Sandra Dibble, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 May 2022",
      "Each of these properties offers a distinctly Bostonian experience, an affirmation of the city's blend of old and new, local and cosmopolitan . \u2014 Claire Messud, Travel + Leisure , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "The upper middle class of Egyptian Jewry, despite their cosmopolitan airs, designated limited roles for women. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Apr. 2022",
      "The now absurd-sounding belief harbored by Vice President Cheney and others that Iraqi culture was moderate and cosmopolitan proved utterly misguided; massive military and economic aid did little to change the cultural features of the country. \u2014 Loren Thompson, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "Leka\u2019s cosmopolitan name tells the story of his family. \u2014 Helen Lewis, The Atlantic , 12 Apr. 2022"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1798, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Adjective",
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      "worldly",
      "worldly-wise"
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      "noun"
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      ": a sophisticated, widely traveled person : a cosmopolitan person":[
        "\"\u2026 he is a polished gentleman, a citizen of the world\u2014yes, a true cosmopolite \u2026\"",
        "\u2014 Nathaniel Hawthorne"
      ],
      ": an organism found in most parts of the world and under varied ecological conditions : a cosmopolitan organism":[
        "A few of these kinds of oysters had and have a wide distribution around the world. One such cosmopolite is the tropical P. hyotis, as far-flung in habitat as coral reefs and usually found in conjunction with them, in the Indian Ocean, the south Pacific, the Caribbean, the west coast of Africa, etc.",
        "\u2014 Eleanor Clark"
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      "having sung in opera houses all over the world, she has the confident demeanor of a seasoned cosmopolite",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In one scene, the function of food as a status symbol for globe-trotting cosmopolites becomes clear. \u2014 Amelia Lester, New York Times , 18 Apr. 2018",
      "Born in France into a Turkish family, Shafak, 46, is the ultimate modern cosmopolite . \u2014 John Timpane, Philly.com , 24 Jan. 2018",
      "The Gersons named their building Ballinhaus as a monument to the country\u2019s late cosmopolite -in-chief. \u2014 Yuliya Komska, Smithsonian , 10 Oct. 2017",
      "That vaudevillian public disdain for East Coast intellectuals, Ivy League blue bloods, cosmopolites \u2014 all of it started with Nixon. \u2014 Jennifer Senior, New York Times , 29 Mar. 2017"
    ],
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      "circa 1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      "New Latin cosmopolites , from Greek kosmopolit\u0113s , from kosmos + polit\u0113s citizen":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Designed to cosset the passenger, the captain\u2019s chairs\u2014sporting curved headrests\u2014offer a generous 43 inches of legroom, can slide forward and recline up to 48 degrees. \u2014 Matthew Askari, Robb Report , 2 Feb. 2022",
      "For most of his youth, he was cosseted by his family. \u2014 Joan Acocella, The New Yorker , 1 June 2020",
      "There, the rich are indulged, protected, and cosseted , while the poor are punished, humiliated, and cast into chaos. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 31 Oct. 2019",
      "But the old guard are wrong to say that the ECB is deliberately cosseting the southerners. \u2014 The Economist , 10 Oct. 2019",
      "That's particularly true in higher-spec models with cosseting quilted-leather seats in a spot-on driving position. \u2014 Car and Driver , 28 Nov. 2018",
      "From Paris to the World Denver Art Museum Through March 3, 2019 Femininity cosseted in classicism, ardently cultured; marketing and licensing newly and aggressively global\u2014in Dior\u2019s hands the couture house was suddenly an expression of empire. \u2014 WSJ , 27 Nov. 2018",
      "Huguette's former physician, Dr. Jules Pierre, had been affiliated with the hospital, where the staff was used to cosseting well-to-do patients. \u2014 Meryl Gordon, Town & Country , 21 May 2014",
      "Try the House Salad -- romaine, sunflower seeds and explosive salt bomblets of fried capers cosseted with goat cheese and a smooth balsamic vinaigrette. \u2014 Beth Segal, cleveland.com , 11 May 2018"
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      "1579, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103711",
    "type":[
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      "verb"
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      "German cossyrit , from Cossyra , island near Sicily (now Pantelleria ) + German -it -ite":""
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      "Noun",
      "She attends college at a cost of $15,000 a year.",
      "The average cost of raising a family has increased dramatically.",
      "We offer services at a fraction of the cost of other companies.",
      "What's the difference in cost ",
      "They believe that everyone should have access to adequate medical care, regardless of cost .",
      "The cost of doing business in this area is high.",
      "We need better cost control.",
      "Winning the war, he believes, was worth the cost in lives.",
      "What are the costs and benefits of the new law",
      "Verb",
      "The trip will cost you about $100 each way.",
      "The project will end up costing the government an estimated 3.5 billion dollars.",
      "It will cost you a lot of money, but it'll be worth it.",
      "His frequent absences ended up costing him his job.",
      "The error cost me a reprimand, but nothing more serious than that.",
      "a blunder that has cost her considerable embarrassment",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "That appears to be shifting in favor of strategies focused on retaining existing players, which studios hope will ease the cost pressures of never-ending user-acquisition campaigns, and diversify revenue beyond advertising. \u2014 Katie Deighton, WSJ , 27 June 2022",
      "Successful business transformation programs have a strong correlation to technology due to the scale, speed and cost benefits technology offers. \u2014 Prashanth Southekal, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "And every year since then\u2014and now, even as inflation has eaten into profit margins\u2014the automaker has continued to receive cost savings from its suppliers. \u2014 Christian Schuh, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
      "Its critics see it as evidence of a cost -benefit decision: certain egregious breaches are not worth the trouble, at least for now. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
      "But the reality is that breaking free of consultants, regulations, and other cost drivers isn\u2019t politically simple, and only underscores the usefulness of cheap financing. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 23 June 2022",
      "Unfortunately, the consumer price index doesn\u2019t have detailed data on the cost people are actually shelling out for retail fireworks. \u2014 Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation , 23 June 2022",
      "Specifically, one-third of the cost -effectiveness analyses that were conducted by drugmakers reached more favorable conclusions than independently conducted analyses. \u2014 Ed Silverman, STAT , 23 June 2022",
      "And there is a push by the Fire Department, Irwin said, to require more fire-resistant building materials, which others consider cost prohibitive. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 22 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "New payment solutions are expected to decrease the number of plastic cards produced and have a positive impact on the environment and sustainability goals, in addition to contributing to cost reduction. \u2014 Gazmend Selmani, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "From dog strollers to dog sunscreens to dog subscription boxes, purchasing pet products can get pricey, but there is one doggy essential that doesn't have to cost a lot of dough: dog treats. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 28 June 2022",
      "For the happy celebration, Marie-Chantal stunned in a glamorous couture gown designed by Valentino that is said to have cost a whopping \u00a3150,000. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 27 June 2022",
      "And in Minnesota, a law firm called Equality in Education filed a request at the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district that spanned 41 pages, which was estimated to cost $900K to fulfill. \u2014 Fox News , 27 June 2022",
      "Before the company bought several competitors, street sweeping used to cost taxpayers far less than $200,000 a year, officials have said. \u2014 Blake Nelsonstaff Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 June 2022",
      "Convertible strollers are great for a growing family, but tend to cost more than other models and are not as practical for a set of twins. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
      "The project was initially slated to cost $550 million in 2016. \u2014 Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 June 2022",
      "Four years ago, a new 14-gate terminal was projected to cost about $434 million and be open by 2026. \u2014 Michael Casey, Fortune , 19 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French custer, couster , from Latin constare to stand firm, cost \u2014 more at constant":"Verb and Noun"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205558",
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      "verb"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211031",
    "type":[
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      ": the cost of purchasing those goods and services which are included in an accepted standard level of consumption":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1796, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113003",
    "type":[
      "noun phrase"
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": paid on the basis of a fixed fee or a percentage added to actual cost":[
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u022fs(t)-\u02c8pl\u0259s"
    ],
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    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110323",
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      "adjective"
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": an increase or upward trend in production costs (such as wages) that tends to result in increased consumer prices irrespective of the level of demand \u2014 compare demand-pull":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1951, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u022fs(t)-\u02ccpu\u0307sh"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113039",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
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      ": a part (such as the midrib of a leaf or the anterior vein of an insect wing) that resembles a rib":[],
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      "Antonio (Luis Santos da) 1961\u2013 prime minister of Portugal (2015\u2013 )":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Una pueblerina alcanza en la capital el triunfo art\u00edstico como cantante, pero a costa de tribulaciones amorosas. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Aug. 2019",
      "Estas inclu\u00edan las marchas forzadas y los viajes en botes fluviales de africanos esclavizados desde la costa del Atl\u00e1ntico de Colombia, seguidos por la Guerra de Independencia y rebeliones regionales. \u2014 Charles David Kleymeyer, Smithsonian , 14 June 2019",
      "While Barcelona is a vibrant attraction for short breaks, most of the country\u2019s visitors head to its famous costas and islands such as Majorca and Lanzarote. \u2014 Christopher Jasper, Bloomberg.com , 18 Aug. 2017",
      "COSTA MESA CONFIRMS The Chargers and Costa Mesa city officials confirmed the team will lease part of The Hive, 3333 S. Susan St., and 3.2 nearby acres to use as its headquarters while looking for a permanent location. \u2014 Orange County Register , 13 Jan. 2017",
      "COSTA MESA Posing as dead crocodiles, complete with fake blood, two PETA activists held a protest in front of South Coast Plaza\u2019s Louis Vuitton store Friday, urging shoppers not to purchase products made from the reptile. \u2014 Louis Casiano Jr., Orange County Register , 5 May 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin \u2014 more at coast":""
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u00e4-st\u0259",
      "\u02c8k\u022fsh-t\u0259",
      "\u02c8k\u00e4s-t\u0259"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001036",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "biographical name",
      "noun"
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      "\u2014 see cost-":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114852",
    "type":[]
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      ": a frequently fatal disease of freshwater fishes due to invasion of the skin by a flagellated protozoan ( Costia necatrix )":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Costia (genus name of Costia necatrix ) + -iasis":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "k\u00e4\u02c8st\u012b\u0259s\u0259\u0307s"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040908",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": affected with constipation":[],
      ": causing constipation":[],
      ": not generous : stingy":[],
      ": slow in action or expression":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In fact, their writings are more pungent now that they have been liberated from the costive confines of the movement. \u2014 Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic , 23 Jan. 2020",
      "Movies coiled up in other movies have a habit of becoming either costive or cute, but somehow Falardeau avoids the traps. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 15 May 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French costiv\u00e9 , past participle of costiver to constipate, from Latin constipare":""
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u022f-",
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200057",
    "type":[
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      "adverb",
      "noun"
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      "fetch",
      "go (for)",
      "run",
      "sell (for)"
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      ": loss or penalty incurred especially in gaining something":[
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      ": regardless of the cost or consequences":[
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      ": the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price":[
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      ": the outlay or expenditure (as of effort or sacrifice) made to achieve an object":[
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      ": to cause to pay, suffer, or lose something":[
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      ": to estimate or set the cost of":[
        "\u2014 often used with out The project has yet to be costed out ."
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      ": to have a price of":[
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      ": to require effort, suffering, or loss":[],
      ": to require expenditure or payment":[
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      "Noun",
      "She attends college at a cost of $15,000 a year.",
      "The average cost of raising a family has increased dramatically.",
      "We offer services at a fraction of the cost of other companies.",
      "What's the difference in cost ",
      "They believe that everyone should have access to adequate medical care, regardless of cost .",
      "The cost of doing business in this area is high.",
      "We need better cost control.",
      "Winning the war, he believes, was worth the cost in lives.",
      "What are the costs and benefits of the new law",
      "Verb",
      "The trip will cost you about $100 each way.",
      "The project will end up costing the government an estimated 3.5 billion dollars.",
      "It will cost you a lot of money, but it'll be worth it.",
      "His frequent absences ended up costing him his job.",
      "The error cost me a reprimand, but nothing more serious than that.",
      "a blunder that has cost her considerable embarrassment",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "That appears to be shifting in favor of strategies focused on retaining existing players, which studios hope will ease the cost pressures of never-ending user-acquisition campaigns, and diversify revenue beyond advertising. \u2014 Katie Deighton, WSJ , 27 June 2022",
      "Successful business transformation programs have a strong correlation to technology due to the scale, speed and cost benefits technology offers. \u2014 Prashanth Southekal, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "And every year since then\u2014and now, even as inflation has eaten into profit margins\u2014the automaker has continued to receive cost savings from its suppliers. \u2014 Christian Schuh, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
      "Its critics see it as evidence of a cost -benefit decision: certain egregious breaches are not worth the trouble, at least for now. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
      "But the reality is that breaking free of consultants, regulations, and other cost drivers isn\u2019t politically simple, and only underscores the usefulness of cheap financing. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 23 June 2022",
      "Unfortunately, the consumer price index doesn\u2019t have detailed data on the cost people are actually shelling out for retail fireworks. \u2014 Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation , 23 June 2022",
      "Specifically, one-third of the cost -effectiveness analyses that were conducted by drugmakers reached more favorable conclusions than independently conducted analyses. \u2014 Ed Silverman, STAT , 23 June 2022",
      "And there is a push by the Fire Department, Irwin said, to require more fire-resistant building materials, which others consider cost prohibitive. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 22 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "New payment solutions are expected to decrease the number of plastic cards produced and have a positive impact on the environment and sustainability goals, in addition to contributing to cost reduction. \u2014 Gazmend Selmani, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "From dog strollers to dog sunscreens to dog subscription boxes, purchasing pet products can get pricey, but there is one doggy essential that doesn't have to cost a lot of dough: dog treats. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 28 June 2022",
      "For the happy celebration, Marie-Chantal stunned in a glamorous couture gown designed by Valentino that is said to have cost a whopping \u00a3150,000. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 27 June 2022",
      "And in Minnesota, a law firm called Equality in Education filed a request at the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district that spanned 41 pages, which was estimated to cost $900K to fulfill. \u2014 Fox News , 27 June 2022",
      "Before the company bought several competitors, street sweeping used to cost taxpayers far less than $200,000 a year, officials have said. \u2014 Blake Nelsonstaff Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 June 2022",
      "Convertible strollers are great for a growing family, but tend to cost more than other models and are not as practical for a set of twins. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
      "The project was initially slated to cost $550 million in 2016. \u2014 Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 June 2022",
      "Four years ago, a new 14-gate terminal was projected to cost about $434 million and be open by 2026. \u2014 Michael Casey, Fortune , 19 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French custer, couster , from Latin constare to stand firm, cost \u2014 more at constant":"Verb and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u022fst"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "charge",
      "disbursement",
      "expenditure",
      "expense",
      "outgo",
      "outlay"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172959",
    "type":[
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      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
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    "antonyms":[
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      "inexpensive"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": commanding a high price especially because of intrinsic worth":[
        "costly gems"
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      ": made or done at heavy expense or sacrifice":[
        "a costly mistake"
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      ": rich , splendid":[]
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      "We use less costly materials in our products.",
      "It was too costly to fix her car after the accident, so she decided to buy a new car instead.",
      "They won the game, but their best player was injured, so it was a costly victory.",
      "The decision to wait could be a costly mistake.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Eagleton said this underlines a notable problem: These types of plants require significant upfront expenses, sometimes up to $1 billion, and are unprofitably and costly to run long term. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
      "Because the massive demand for those chips, and the inability of carmakers to secure them from the companies that produce them, is making this one of the most difficult and costly times ever to purchase a vehicle. \u2014 Brett Berk, Popular Mechanics , 20 June 2022",
      "The company is launching fewer new products and instead adding extensions to existing lines, which are quicker and less costly to produce, said Suze Dowling, its co-founder and chief business officer. \u2014 Suzanne Kapner, WSJ , 18 June 2022",
      "And blockchain technology is too slow and costly to be used in global currency transactions. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
      "Obtaining an advanced degree can be so time-consuming and costly that many candidates, in and out of the education field, are unable to take the next step. \u2014 Doug Roberts, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "But most believe that the danger is rising as the People\u2019s Liberation Army moves closer to amassing the equipment and skills needed to make invasion a plausible, if daunting and profoundly costly , option. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
      "Restricting housing construction reduces opportunity for the young and contributes to inequality, as schools are better in wealthier areas and low-income families face long and costly commutes to work. \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022",
      "Typically, the most expensive gas prices regionally can be found in Summit or Geauga county, and the least costly in Portage or Lorain county. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 7 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u022fs(t)-l\u0113",
      "\u02c8k\u022fst-l\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "big-ticket",
      "dear",
      "expensive",
      "extravagant",
      "high",
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      "precious",
      "premium",
      "priceless",
      "pricey",
      "pricy",
      "spendy",
      "ultraexpensive",
      "valuable"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162109",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
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  "costume":{
    "antonyms":[
      "apparel",
      "array",
      "attire",
      "bedeck",
      "caparison",
      "clothe",
      "deck (out)",
      "do up",
      "dress",
      "dress up",
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      "garb",
      "garment",
      "get up",
      "gown",
      "habit",
      "invest",
      "rig (out)",
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      "suit",
      "tog (up ",
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      "vesture"
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      ": an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing":[
        "Halloween costumes"
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      ": characterized by the use of costumes":[
        "a costume ball",
        "a costume drama"
      ],
      ": suitable for or enhancing the effect of a particular costume":[
        "a costume handbag"
      ],
      ": the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry, and apparel of a period, country, or class":[],
      ": to design costumes for":[
        "costume a play"
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      ": to provide with a costume":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "children in their Halloween costumes",
      "a formal 18th-century Japanese costume",
      "Verb",
      "the days when people, costumed in their Sunday best, would parade along the grand avenue on Easter",
      "Adjective",
      "You're invited to a costume party!",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "And putting on that costume also makes your body disappear into something. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, ELLE , 22 June 2022",
      "Hosting a big costume party for friends, family, and neighbors",
      "Felix-Hager used the environment as inspiration for Vance\u2019s costume choice, which was a green overcoat with a bit of fringe. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 20 June 2022",
      "Dressed as Lady Liberty, Williams took a terrifying tumble while doing a live Halloween costume segment. \u2014 Bethonie Butler, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
      "Last weekend, droves of people descended on a 15-acre park in northeast Los Angeles for an afternoon of picnicking, mingling, cheering on drag performances and a puppy costume competition, and more. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
      "From research and development to the finished product, 300 hours of work went into just one costume : that of the lead character, Mr. Fleur. \u2014 oregonlive , 17 June 2022",
      "Some of these ideas are easy to make at home using clothes from your closet, while others can be purchased from Amazon, Spirit Halloween or other online costume retailers. \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "Her clothes certainly have a hint of the \u201980s to them, but not in a costume -y way. \u2014 Laia Garcia-furtado, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Fashion designer Michael Kors asked Anne Hathaway which costume from The Devil Wears Prada is the most Anne, not Andy (her character from the endlessly rewatchable 2006 film). \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Glamour , 22 June 2022",
      "Twisty and Weeping Nun from American Horror Story) or classic couples costume ideas that are guaranteed to bring the screams (evil clowns). \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "The trio served late-'90s and early-aughts style inspiration during the sitcom's 10 seasons on the air, much thanks to costume designer Debra McGuire. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 13 June 2022",
      "Special shout out to costume designer Monika Buttinger, whose intricate creations, especially the corsetry, are so crucial to the story. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022",
      "This also makes a great couples costume if your partner dresses up as the Vicount! \u2014 Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping , 12 May 2022",
      "To modernize the show further, Kepley and her staff used Dumas\u2019 17th-century setting as a springboard for their imaginations and then took creative liberties with the set, costume and sound designs. \u2014 cleveland , 2 May 2022",
      "Production designer Renee Read and costume designer Joseph La Corte also spent months buried in research in order to visually build the world of the Mormons over two centuries. \u2014 Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour taps only a few chairs, a single mirror, and a movable stage, while keeping the cast in modern streetwear. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Those looking to bring a piece of that vibe home are in luck, then, as the film\u2019s Academy Award\u2013winning costume designer, Catherine Martin, has just teamed up with Mokum for a new textile collection inspired by the glittery flick. \u2014 Helena Madden, ELLE Decor , 24 June 2022",
      "Banks represents something of a clean break for WWE, though her husband Sarath Ton works with WWE as a costume designer. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "It was designed by her girlfriend, costume designer Sue Makkoo. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
      "The musical\u2019s costume designer, Gabriella Slade, also won a Tony for her Tudor-style-meets-contemporary-clubwear outfits. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
      "Jose Fernandez, the costume designer on the films who was responsible for the nipples idea, recently recalled the decision in an interview with MEL Magazine. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
      "As the Uvalde community plans and attends the 21 funerals for the victims of the shooting, Ellie's family received a gift from Disney's costume team. \u2014 Madalyn Mendoza, Chron , 3 June 2022",
      "For season 2, there were thankfully plenty of pairs left over from the first chapter, which the costume team then tailored and redyed to achieve the proper saturation. \u2014 Emma Fraser, ELLE , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "During that process, the pandemic threw a wrench in the works leaving Posen to hire a co- costume designer. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 18 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom \u2014 more at custom":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "also k\u00e4s-\u02c8ch\u00fcm",
      "or \u02c8k\u00e4s-\u02ccch\u00fcm",
      "\u02c8k\u00e4-\u02ccst\u00fcm",
      "\u02c8k\u00e4s-\u02cct\u00fcm",
      "-\u02ccsty\u00fcm",
      "or -st\u0259m",
      "-\u02c8sty\u00fcm",
      "k\u00e4-\u02c8st\u00fcm",
      "-\u02ccty\u00fcm",
      "also -st\u0259m",
      "or \u02c8k\u00e4-\u02ccst(y)\u00fcm"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "drag",
      "dress",
      "garb",
      "getup",
      "guise",
      "outfit",
      "togs"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171623",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "costumery":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": articles of costume":[],
      ": the art of costuming":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a museum exhibit devoted to the costumery of women since the classical period",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery , returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
      "These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films. \u2014 Katie Young, Quartz , 20 Mar. 2021",
      "Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship. \u2014 al , 1 Mar. 2020",
      "Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 6 Nov. 2019",
      "The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery . \u2014 Christopher Orr, The Atlantic , 9 Mar. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1838, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "also \u02c8k\u00e4s-\u02ccch\u00fc-",
      "\u02c8k\u00e4-\u02ccst\u00fc-m\u0259-r\u0113",
      "k\u00e4s-\u02c8ch\u00fc-",
      "-\u02ccsty\u00fc-",
      "k\u00e4-\u02c8st(y)\u00fc"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "apparel",
      "attire",
      "clobber",
      "clothes",
      "clothing",
      "dress",
      "duds",
      "garments",
      "gear",
      "habiliment(s)",
      "habit",
      "rags",
      "raiment",
      "rig",
      "rigging",
      "threads",
      "toggery",
      "togs",
      "vestiary",
      "vestments",
      "vesture",
      "wear",
      "wearables",
      "weeds"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033107",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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    "type":[],
    "definitions":{
      "\u2014 see cost-":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145957"
  },
  "cost-of-living index":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": consumer price index":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8k\u022fst-\u0259v-\u02c8li-vi\u014b-"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The fees will be adjusted annually based on the San Diego cost-of-living index . \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Mar. 2022",
      "The authors show that since 1975, the P/C has averaged around 3.5, meaning that the gold price careens over and above a straight line denoting three and a half times the cost-of-living index for goods and services. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 15 Aug. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1913, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150215"
  },
  "cost out":{
    "type":[
      "transitive verb"
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      "noun"
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        "Michigan Tech Student Relay For Life is a participating cosponsor of this event.",
        "\u2014 The Daily Mining Gazette"
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      "That\u2019s the purpose of the trust fund, which was approved by the City Council last year with Dickens as a cosponsor . \u2014 Wilborn Nobles, ajc , 16 May 2022",
      "Tuberville is a cosponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act that would make daylight saving time permanent. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "This article has also been corrected to reflect the fact that Rep. Massie was not a cosponsor of Rep. Rosendale\u2019s bill. \u2014 John Mccormack, National Review , 4 Mar. 2022",
      "As of this writing, Stefanik is the third and highest-ranking cosponsor to have withdrawn support for FFAA. \u2014 Nate Hochman, National Review , 9 Feb. 2022",
      "The office of Mark Amodei, an FFAA cosponsor from Nevada\u2019s second congressional district, expressed interest in discussing the legislation, but could not find time to do so before this article was published. \u2014 Nate Hochman, National Review , 9 Feb. 2022",
      "Look for ads in the ADN, which is a cosponsor of this important program. \u2014 Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Dec. 2021",
      "Councilman Bill Hollander, D-9th, also asked to be added as a cosponsor during discussion. \u2014 Emma Austin, The Courier-Journal , 18 June 2021",
      "Democrat Stephanie Murphy, who represents portions of the Orlando area, is a cosponsor . \u2014 Max Chesnes, USA TODAY , 9 July 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234514"
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      ": the theological doctrine of the enthronement of the ascended Christ at the right hand of the Father":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-005107"
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      "noun"
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        "The costume artists, known as cosplayers (short for costume play), came from the across the Bay Area to take on the identities of their favorite fictional characters for the San Francisco Anime and Cosplay Festival in Japantown.",
        "\u2014 Kevin Schultz"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-014305"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-035932"
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      "commune in the southern Italy region of Calabria population 73,341":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-071457"
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      ": a line drawn about an epicenter through all the coseismal points":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074247"
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      ": a member of any of a number of autonomous communities drawn from various ethnic and linguistic groups (such as Slavs, Tatars, and Circassians) that formed in Ukraine, southern Russia, the Caucasus Mountains, and Siberia after about 1400 and that were completely incorporated into czarist Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries":[],
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    },
    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-081408"
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      "after B. F. Coston fl 1840, its inventor":""
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      ": a trigonometric function that for an acute angle is the ratio between the hypotenuse of a right triangle of which the angle is considered part and the leg opposite the angle":[],
      ": a trigonometric function csc \u03b8 that is the reciprocal of the sine for all real numbers \u03b8 for which the sine is not zero and that is exactly equal to the cosecant of an angle of measure \u03b8 in radians":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin cosecant-, cosecans , from co- + secant-, secans secant":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-103601"
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  "cossack green":{
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a dark yellowish green that is yellower and duller than holly green (see holly green sense 1 ), lighter and stronger than deep chrome green, and yellower and paler than average hunter green":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-103649"
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": books of account specifically designed for purposes of cost accounting : a cost-accounting system":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-110923"
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      "noun"
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      ": jewelry designed for wear with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "While his mother was buying paint at an art-supply store, Sabyasachi spied cheap Indian beads \u2014 gold, wooden, shell \u2014 catching the afternoon light and decided to design his own costume jewelry collection. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022",
      "There are also costume jewelry options worn by Monroe, Hayworth, Judy Garland, Olivia de Havilland and Barbara Stanwyck from Joseff of Hollywood. \u2014 Lindsey Bahr, ajc , 10 May 2022",
      "There are also costume jewelry options worn by Monroe, Hayworth, Judy Garland, Olivia de Havilland and Barbara Stanwyck from Joseff of Hollywood. \u2014 Lindsey Bahr, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
      "Don\u2019t be surprised to find: Go-go boots, tutus, costume jewelry , tribute T-shirts and tie-dye shirts. \u2014 AccessAtlanta , 27 May 2022",
      "At 19, Tulsee started an import-export business of costume jewelry . \u2014 Cheryl Robinson, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
      "Once Green returned, Skinner told them what to do: purchase a dress in Sierra\u2019s favorite colors \u2014 purple or royal blue \u2014 with long sleeves and a high neck, plus a wig and costume jewelry . \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "Which is when the nearly 300-pound former soprano slapped him with an open hand, opening up a four-inch gash along the funnyman\u2019s face as her costume jewelry hit his cheek. \u2014 Rob Long, National Review , 31 Mar. 2022",
      "Cleveland, Ohio, native Kelly, who introduced one of the teams, chose a look that matched his maximalist style, comprised of a gray sweater and black trousers both decorated with costume jewelry in swirling patterns. \u2014 Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
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    "definitions":{
      ": a movie that is set in the past in which the actors are dressed like people from the past":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-143438"
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      "noun"
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      ": a hawker of fruit or vegetables":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      ": an oblong visorless folding cap usually made of fur or imitation fur":[]
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      "verb"
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      ": the activity or practice of dressing up as a character from a work of fiction (such as a comic book, video game, or television show)":[
        "In cosplay , a good costume is as much about creativity with materials and construction as it is about the outcome. So while some people spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on custom outfits for cons, many more invest in time, using cheap materials and household items to transform themselves into characters of superhuman, mythical proportions.",
        "\u2014 Jamal Jordan",
        "\u2014 often used before another noun cosplay fans Festivities would not be complete without a cosplay competition. \u2014 Charlotte Bray"
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      ": to engage in cosplay":[
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        "The positive reaction he received from fellow conventioneers felt so good that he's been cosplaying ever since.",
        "\u2014 Pam Kragen"
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      ": to dress up as (a fictional character) in cosplay":[
        "She said she has cosplayed other women in science fiction or fantasy, but Wonder Woman is the first woman superhero, and one of the earliest representations of a strong, capable woman she saw growing up.",
        "\u2014 Rebecca White"
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    "pronounciation":[
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      "\u02c8k\u00e4s-"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "cos(tume) entry 1 + play entry 1 , after Japanese kosupure, short for kosuch\u016bmupur\u0113, borrowed from English costume + ( role ) play":"Noun",
      "derivative of cosplay entry 1":"Verb"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1993, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "2002, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-230144"
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      ": any of a class of hypothetical supermassive astronomical objects that are extremely thin but are millions of light years long and that are postulated to have formed very early in the history of the universe":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "That likely would not create a stable wormhole, per se, as the cosmic strings would eventually vibrate themselves into nothingness. \u2014 David Grossman, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2019",
      "Gravitational waves could help with the search for cosmic strings \u2014putative enormous, superdense filamentary structures in space. \u2014 The Economist , 22 Aug. 2019",
      "And some macroscopic signatures of the theory that might have been seen, such as cosmic strings and supersymmetry, have not shown up. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 18 Dec. 2017",
      "Wormholes, black holes, cosmic strings , and circulating light beams have all been suggested as potential solutions for time-traveling to the past. \u2014 Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics , 28 May 2018"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1983, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021024"
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