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Recent Examples of big hair
The 1980s was an iconic era for fashion, defined by bold colors, big hair and daring trends that turned heads.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The Jersey Shore is beautiful, even if the name conjures images of spray tans, big hair, fist-pumping, and gym-tan-laundry folk.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Tammy, who later married Roe Messner after divorcing Jim in 1992, was a larger-than-life personality known for her big hair, fake eyelashes and her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The Jersey Shore is beautiful, even if the name conjures images of spray tans, big hair, fist-pumping, and gym-tan-laundry folk.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Tammy, who later married Roe Messner after divorcing Jim in 1992, was a larger-than-life personality known for her big hair, fake eyelashes and her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
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There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.—
Ashraf Ghani,
Foreign Affairs,
4 May 2021
Noun
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In the early days, most Chiefs players kept their hair short and tidy, with crew cuts and buzz cuts dominating the field.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2025
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Five crew cut stepbrothers back from the army would knuckle punch the family puppy.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her hair was tied up in a slick bun with a scrunchie.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The American Idol alum kept it casual for the sporting event, wearing jeans, a white shirt, and a black jacket, and styled her hair in a bun, while Common donned a hoodie.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The students meet a day a week for lessons in a tiny underground classroom that teachers call the beehive, for the buzzing of all the children packed inside.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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If not on a set or stage, he’d likely be holed up at home, tinkering with his beehives or homemade solar heater.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The company enlisted a group of corgis, pugs and sheep doodles for its dancing dog revue — and a canine celebrity.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her hair, which was shaved down to a buzz cut for her surgery, appeared to be much darker than her usual blonde.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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With her buzz cut and Bikini Kill T-shirt, Brie Larson’s Elektra is presented as a rebel, a provocateur, and the kind of obsessively angry soul who might well carry her microphone around town in order to besmirch her mother and berate the world.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Keeping the dress the centerpiece of the look, Hamlin’s hair was pulled back into a sleek tight chignon with minimal makeup featuring thin brows.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fraser suggests avoiding extravagant or over-the-top styles in favor of romantic classics like a low ponytail or a chic chignon.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hair styles and treatments: Harsh hair treatments, like perms and relaxers, and tight hairstyles that pull your locks can lead to hair thinning or a receding hairline.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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And to be clear, whipping on chains and getting a perm doesn’t make your cowardice look any more cool.—
John Ridley,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Big hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20hair. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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