as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircuts
This means regular haircuts are essential for multiple reasons.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Melara checks for infractions such as shirts missing a monogram or name tag, dirty shoes and long haircuts.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
Also, kids can get free back-to-school haircuts, and adults can enjoy a special menu of cocktails.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Melara checks for infractions such as shirts missing a monogram or name tag, dirty shoes and long haircuts.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
Also, kids can get free back-to-school haircuts, and adults can enjoy a special menu of cocktails.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
Noun
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The hooks are small—a little longer than a toothpick—so they're ideally sized for getting into young kids' hair or really intricate hairstyles.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Army this week announced its own grooming standard update, which significantly changes acceptable appearance standards for soldiers, especially for women, including revisions for nails, hairstyles, earrings and makeup.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet, Nancy Wilson also spoke a bit, recalling the band’s questionable hairdos and other memories from the MTV-slick ’80s.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both members are known to hold their votes during many large, contentious votes in an effort to get more spending cuts.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Higher cuts would likely put upward pressure on inflation.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Haircuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircuts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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