chignon

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Recent Examples of chignon Then, Taylor Russell and Alicia Keys attended Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Gala in a two-tiered chignon and braided ponytail respectively. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025 Keys’ hair was styled in a sleek look and pulled back into a tight chignon. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025 Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025 As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chignon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
  • Her blonde hair was styled into a sleek bun and covered by a nude head wrap.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • The burger was familiar, a compact concoction of meat, cheese and bun that chef Matt Molina first introduced at Everson Royce Bar a decade prior.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Related Articles To complete their look, the actor wore a curly wig in an updo, nodding to Peters’ signature hairstyle.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 8 June 2025
  • The former Disney star also paired the look with black sunglasses and high heels and wore her blonde hair in an old-fashioned updo with curled bangs.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Beekeepers began the careful work of rebuilding about 300 beehives, said Derek Condit, one of the beekeepers who responded to the scene.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 2 June 2025
  • Scenes showed Meghan floating through a kitchen and garden — though reportedly not her own — visiting a beehive, arranging flowers and hobnobbing with celebrity guests, including Mindy Kaling, chef Roy Choi and Bay Area notables Alice Waters and Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021

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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chignon. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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