as in rugs
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area
the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy
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Recent Examples of wigs
Button Gwinnett didn’t want to be in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress in the summer of 1776, and not just because a heat wave gripped the city and delegates dressed in wool and powdered wigs.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The proud mom shared snaps from the event on social media, including a photo of the twins posing with their siblings David and Mercy while wearing festive wigs.
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Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Hair Extensions & Wigs DHair Boutique specializes in premium human hair extensions and wigs known for quality craftsmanship, longevity, and natural-looking textures.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That energy continues after the show as Buteau and Peppermint make the rounds, greeting cast members as they exit backstage sans cat ear wigs and makeup.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
The parade marchers dressed in a sea of fishnets, glitter, metallic scales, and neon wigs, but the crowd similarly brought their nautical A-game.
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Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
More than 12,000 people have been helped since the Cancer CAREpoint Resource Center opened 14 years ago, receiving counseling, support groups, wigs, nutrition classes and even emergency funding.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Animation big wigs have often been ubiquitous presences.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The proud mom shared snaps from the event on social media, including a photo of the twins posing with their siblings David and Mercy while wearing festive wigs.
—
Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Hair Extensions & Wigs DHair Boutique specializes in premium human hair extensions and wigs known for quality craftsmanship, longevity, and natural-looking textures.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That energy continues after the show as Buteau and Peppermint make the rounds, greeting cast members as they exit backstage sans cat ear wigs and makeup.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
The parade marchers dressed in a sea of fishnets, glitter, metallic scales, and neon wigs, but the crowd similarly brought their nautical A-game.
—
Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
More than 12,000 people have been helped since the Cancer CAREpoint Resource Center opened 14 years ago, receiving counseling, support groups, wigs, nutrition classes and even emergency funding.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Animation big wigs have often been ubiquitous presences.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks.
—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigs
Noun
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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Layer wall paint and textiles such as curtains, rugs, and bedding in similar tones to enlarge a smaller bedroom.
Noun
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Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.
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While scouting factories, Edwin and his collaborators visited a functioning wig factory in Bali, where entire families labor together crafting elaborate hairpieces for international export.
Noun
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Comb-overs, bad toupees, the stuff of sitcom jokes.
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“Wigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wigs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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