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also hair styles
as in cuts
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 hairstyles
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.
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
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
On the New York streets, the ESSENCE beauty team saw a beautiful display of textured hairstyles in many forms and variations.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
For decades, jewelry, hairstyles, and clothing popularized by Black Americans—grillz included—have been stripped of their origins, appropriated, and resold by their white or non-Black counterparts.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The 25-year-old singer from New Zealand also played with mod hairstyles, fashioning her inky black hair into a side part with foot-long braid extensions.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Many others on social media also referenced McCain's polarizing hairstyles during her time on The View, as per Page Six.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
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
On the New York streets, the ESSENCE beauty team saw a beautiful display of textured hairstyles in many forms and variations.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
For decades, jewelry, hairstyles, and clothing popularized by Black Americans—grillz included—have been stripped of their origins, appropriated, and resold by their white or non-Black counterparts.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The 25-year-old singer from New Zealand also played with mod hairstyles, fashioning her inky black hair into a side part with foot-long braid extensions.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Many others on social media also referenced McCain's polarizing hairstyles during her time on The View, as per Page Six.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyles
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
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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This means regular haircuts are essential for multiple reasons.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Hairstyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyles. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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