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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb-overs
Noun
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Meanwhile, Douglas — hairdos and all— is in the midst of a hiatus.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As for which haircuts work best with this style?—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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Their stylish haircuts, often with fades on the sides, set them apart in rural communities.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Braiding—especially cornrows—are the foundation of so many of the hairstyles that matter to us.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Comb-overs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-overs. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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