perms

Definition of permsnext
plural of perm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perms
Noun
  • Luxury haircuts are about hair health, gloss, and shine.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Medium haircuts for little girls often consist of clean, blunt bobs.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many commenters shared photos of their own prom hairstyles from two decades ago—or even wedding looks inspired by the same era.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Besides a little static halfway through the day, hairstyles remained intact until bedtime.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There’s not a moment in this movie that isn’t full of mood-boosting charm, from the stellar soundtrack to the era-perfect hairdos.
    Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The shrieking young women are hilarious, as are their hairdos.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Perms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perms. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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