perms

Definition of permsnext
plural of perm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perms
Noun
  • As for which haircuts work best with this style?
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Their stylish haircuts, often with fades on the sides, set them apart in rural communities.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Braiding—especially cornrows—are the foundation of so many of the hairstyles that matter to us.
    Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Douglas — hairdos and all— is in the midst of a hiatus.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Perms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perms. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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