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
And while she’s known for experimenting with her look — from waist-length neon wigs to sleek blunt bobs — Cardi has shown that her natural hair is full and long, stretching down her back.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Guard Jake Davis, playing in front of the Orange Krush student section wearing curly strawberry blond wigs meant to look like his hair, had 11 points and three assists.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The original plan was to use no wigs in the movie.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Outside Levi’s Stadium Inoke, 35, and Siesia Tonga, 30, both of Salt Lake City, UT, showed up to the Super Bowl in full Founding Fathers outfits, featuring white powdered wigs and 1700s suits, to support their brother Khyiris Tonga, who is playing for the Patriots.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
O’Hara created a perfectly hilarious monster in Moira, from her absurdly over-the-top wardrobe and wigs to her open disdain for their new life.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Moira also had a massive trove of wigs.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte With her elaborate wigs and affinity for gossip, Queen Charlotte is the head of society.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The story picks up where the last ended, as 12-year-old Spike is forcibly conscripted into joining a small band of murderous adolescents in blond wigs.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Guard Jake Davis, playing in front of the Orange Krush student section wearing curly strawberry blond wigs meant to look like his hair, had 11 points and three assists.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The original plan was to use no wigs in the movie.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Outside Levi’s Stadium Inoke, 35, and Siesia Tonga, 30, both of Salt Lake City, UT, showed up to the Super Bowl in full Founding Fathers outfits, featuring white powdered wigs and 1700s suits, to support their brother Khyiris Tonga, who is playing for the Patriots.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
O’Hara created a perfectly hilarious monster in Moira, from her absurdly over-the-top wardrobe and wigs to her open disdain for their new life.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Moira also had a massive trove of wigs.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte With her elaborate wigs and affinity for gossip, Queen Charlotte is the head of society.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The story picks up where the last ended, as 12-year-old Spike is forcibly conscripted into joining a small band of murderous adolescents in blond wigs.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigs
Noun
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Look for quality vintage furniture, antique rugs, and signed art that can add character and sophistication to your space while staying budget-conscious.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Home Deals The home section has discounted furniture, home decor, bedding, rugs, cleaning tools, and even organizers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Then, Rick Owens turned the cut into overgrown lashes and pastel hairpieces directed by digital artist Bernardo Martins (and styled by Duffy).—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also, crazy Bumpit on Weir; looking forward to some more interesting hairpieces this Olympics season.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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