pageboy

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Noun
  • The Princess Royal wore her hair in a chignon in lieu of a bouffant, deviating from the voluminous hairdo that's considered a hallmark of her signature style.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • Until now, when her hair was styled in more of a low chignon.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • In their place, messy buns, indie sleaze layering and a cigarette hanging from the lip à la 2000s-era Kate Moss signal an aesthetic marked by attitude over appearance.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
  • For glam, the star wore her jet-black hair piled high on her head into a loose bun.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Officials, including Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, have accused Powell of presiding over a lavish overhaul of the central bank’s headquarters to include Italian beehives, water features and executive elevators whisking Fed policymakers to an executive dining room.
    Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
  • And this is the focus of everything served at the hotel which has an impressive kitchen garden and beehives.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Not just any perm mind you, but a home perm in my aunt’s kitchen.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
  • High porosity hair responds rapidly and inconsistently to chemicals, such as those used in perms, hair dyes, and chemical straighteners.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The good news is that a bob will complement anyone.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 July 2025
  • Take inspiration from actress Lily Collins and make a sleek bob your haircut of choice to style out this summer, or copy singer Dove Cameron and keep your hair off your neck with playful space buns.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Noun
  • With their hair slicked into updos, Nicole Ari Parker and Tracee Ellis Ross tuned in on their makeup looks.
    Essence, Essence, 28 July 2025
  • The actress added black pumps and wore her hair in a sleek updo.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025
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“Pageboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageboy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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