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Recent Examples of dreadlock
Supreme Court seems unlikely to back damages after Rastafarian's dreadlocks were cut off
After refusing to follow the rules, Olivier was arrested.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
Lenny Kravitz says an enthusiastic fan accidentally pulled four of his dreadlocks out during his show in Brisbane on Fri., Nov. 21.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2025
The question is not directly about whether the officials were justified in cutting Landor’s dreadlocks.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 Nov. 2025
The 37-year-old singer covered the top of her blond dreadlocks with a black hair head wrap, calling attention to her soft glam and bleached eyebrows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
Lenny Kravitz says an enthusiastic fan accidentally pulled four of his dreadlocks out during his show in Brisbane on Fri., Nov. 21.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2025
The question is not directly about whether the officials were justified in cutting Landor’s dreadlocks.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 Nov. 2025
The 37-year-old singer covered the top of her blond dreadlocks with a black hair head wrap, calling attention to her soft glam and bleached eyebrows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreadlock
Noun
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His daughter wore her hair in pigtails and a blue-and-white striped dress for the logo portrait.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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At another home, a little girl in pigtails beamed as Amanda handed her a Target bag full of school supplies.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Our design queue for Spring 2026 is opening now — call today to ensure your first sunset of May is spent on your new terrace, not a waiting list.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Skipper Society is themed to the classic attraction Jungle Cruise and the soundtrack even plays the queue music throughout the lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the first film, released in July 2020, the 33-year-old actor wore cornrows.—
Taryn Finley,
refinery29.com,
10 July 2025
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After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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“Dreadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreadlock. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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