as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircut
Though my mother had diligently filled in information about my weight, height, immunizations, and first words, the page for baby’s first haircut was left blank.
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Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
As far as haircuts go, the French bob is leading the charge for summer.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 27 June 2025
The haircut actually ended up being an important teachable moment for her and her kids.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
The ideal summer haircut should be light, airy, and tailored to you—hence the enduring popularity of the butterfly cut.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
As far as haircuts go, the French bob is leading the charge for summer.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 27 June 2025
The haircut actually ended up being an important teachable moment for her and her kids.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
The ideal summer haircut should be light, airy, and tailored to you—hence the enduring popularity of the butterfly cut.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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The artist also styled her hair up in an intricate hairdo consisting of several large knots, which transformed into a long ponytail.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The next year, Stone shocked thrilled attendees at the Grammy Awards by taking the stage, resplendent in a huge blond mohawk hairdo, as his band roared through a number of hits during the show's salute to the seminal group.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The woman was described as probably in her 40s or 50s and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, dressed in a black sweater over a white T-shirt with black leggings and wearing heavy mascara and her brown hair in a ponytail.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Many swimmers recommend putting your hair in a ponytail and wrapping the hair into a flat, loose bun.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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Recently there was an attempt to screen Joel’s original cut of Batman Forever, but Warners shut it down.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Amazon $30 True Classic True Classic tops our best men’s T-shirt guide—tailored for dad bods with a snug (but popular) cut.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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