as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
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Recent Examples of hairstyle
Brittany Mahomes shared some photos of Patrick with the birthday posts on Instagram and fans got a closer look at the new hairstyle.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
More recently, Anderson has opted for lower-key hairstyles that mirror her current makeup-free predilection, but a special night like the Screen Actors Guild Awards calls for a special break from both yesterday’s and today's norms.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
The video seven shows Gaga wearing different hairstyles as preparation.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Hunt elaborates on the political significance of choices such as wearing muslin or sporting a Titus haircut (the first short hairstyle for men and women in France) to show how Capet’s art reflected and shaped rapid social shifts.
—Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
More recently, Anderson has opted for lower-key hairstyles that mirror her current makeup-free predilection, but a special night like the Screen Actors Guild Awards calls for a special break from both yesterday’s and today's norms.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
The video seven shows Gaga wearing different hairstyles as preparation.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Hunt elaborates on the political significance of choices such as wearing muslin or sporting a Titus haircut (the first short hairstyle for men and women in France) to show how Capet’s art reflected and shaped rapid social shifts.
—Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
Noun
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This is the place for guests to go get hairdos, makeup and clothing inspired by famed characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Thor.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Viewers can even make out the women’s chignon hairstyle — a popular hairdo at the time.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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What is the cup bob? Cut almost one-length around the chin, the name of this bob haircut references the way the cut cups the contours of the face (the chin and jaw) to create a cute rounded shape, like a tea cup.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beckham wore her brunette tresses in a sleek ponytail.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead, think about braiding the hair, putting it in a ponytail or adding special items, like Mardi Gras decorations.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2024
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As National Geographic noted in its exploration of presidential coiffures, from George Washington's tight white curls to Donald Trump's golden locks, hairstyles have long been a cultural fixation.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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