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Recent Examples of tress
Soft waves rattled her tresses below the ears, most of which were tucked behind her shoulders.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The 315-page original plan recommended widening sidewalks on 9th Street and Logan Street, reconstruction on Maple Avenue and 8th Street, new streetlights, signs, benches, curbs and tress.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Why not value him for his excellent qualities and leave his tresses be?
—Philip Galanes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The 315-page original plan recommended widening sidewalks on 9th Street and Logan Street, reconstruction on Maple Avenue and 8th Street, new streetlights, signs, benches, curbs and tress.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Why not value him for his excellent qualities and leave his tresses be?
—Philip Galanes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tress
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Arrow keys are master keys used by USPS to access mail and lock boxes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
Noun
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Not just any perm mind you, but a home perm in my aunt’s kitchen.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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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
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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That middle-aged wave of insomnia has taught me not to take restful sleep for granted.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tress. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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