a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area
if no one had told me he wore a hairpiece, I would have thought his hair was his own
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Recent Examples of hairpieceFrom ancient Egypt to the contemporary era, wigs have proven their enduring value as versatile hairpieces catering to all genders and identities.—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025 That’s asking an awful lot of a single hairpiece!
5 | Who else cheered from their couch when Dark Winds’ Bernadette slugged Garza?—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 2 May 2025 Some celebrities and influencers have even openly discussed wearing hairpieces, weaves, wigs or toupees.—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 The vibe: Inspired by traditional flower crowns, this DIY comb hairpiece is designed to work with buns or ponytails for those hot Fiesta days.—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairpiece
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wig
Noun
Investigators also believe that Ashlee swapped wigs throughout the trip, changing to a darker wig that is similar in color and style to the one Melodee was seen wearing.
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Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Over the next three days, authorities say Buzzard appeared to swap wigs, trading fake, honey blonde curls for a darker wig closer to the style Melodee was seen in.
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