as in quiffs
chiefly US
a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.
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Noun
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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
Noun
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Meanwhile, Hamilton wore his dark hair in braids and wore a black zip-up jacket.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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At her Sicily wedding, bride Luisa Beccaria had her curly hair tied back with two rows of braids that came together with another braid down her back.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As for which haircuts work best with this style?—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Braiding—especially cornrows—are the foundation of so many of the hairstyles that matter to us.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Pompadours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadours. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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