cosmetic purpose

collocation in English

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cosmetic
adjective
uk
/kɒzˈmet.ɪk/us
/kɑːzˈmet̬.ɪk/
disapproving
Cosmetic changes, etc. are intended to make you believe that something is better when, really, the problem has not ...
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purpose
noun
uk
/ˈpɜː.pəs/us
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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(Definition ofcosmeticandpurposefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Fortunately the dog show world is coming to terms with the more objectionable aspects of breeding or the alteration of normal conformation of an animal for cosmetic purposes.
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We have received a number of representations about the need to regulate more effectively premises where cosmetic surgery and laser treatment for cosmetic purposes are provided.
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Labello makes lip care products that are used for medical treatments, moisturizing, protection from sun or solely for cosmetic purposes.
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Gynecological surgery may occasionally be performed for elective or cosmetic purposes.
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I am bound to question whether the masive sum of £6 million is realistic, or whether it has not been injected for some widercosmeticpurpose.
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On solid-body electric guitars it serves only acosmeticpurpose.
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Cup massage in the facial area is recommended after the paralysis of facial nerves and also with acosmeticpurpose.
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I think one can even justify the use of genetics for cosmetic purposes in terms of benefits to patients.
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I suspect that this sort of legislation will contain provisions that are designed for cosmetic purposes.
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It is very difficult to draw the line between research on skin disease and skin conditions and that done purely for cosmetic purposes.
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I see little point in labelling the director as author, or even co-author, of a film for purely cosmetic purposes.
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My artificial arm is only for cosmetic purposes and is quite useless.
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Sometimes, the criticism is made that animals are used in tests for what are called cosmetic purposes.
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Hair dyes form another example of application for cosmetic purposes, but they can cause great harm.
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The use of lasers for cosmetic purposes may involve medical procedures.
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However, there is a slight difference in that a medical implant is being used for cosmetic purposes.
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The arm with which she has been provided is purely for cosmetic purposes.
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What purpose will it serve—except cosmetic purposes?
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I certainly cannot support a change for purely cosmetic purposes to satisfy the desire of one particular group of creative people to get a special mention.
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