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hairstyle

noun

ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
Definition of hairstylenext
as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself

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Recent Examples of hairstyle Mitchell and a female guard member were arguing about whether their hairstyles were following army regulations. — Ava Berger, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 Whatever the reason, hairstyle trends for this fall lean into flattering, fuss-free cuts. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Parton was a larger-than-life personality who was known for her glitzy costumes, voluptuous figure, and bouffant hairstyle. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Other footballers found changing hairstyles similarly painless. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstyle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
  1. hairdo
  2. haircut
  3. ponytail
  4. coiffure
Noun
  • The 29-year-old first debuted her new hairdo earlier this month while stepping out with her Euphoria costars Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie to grab dinner at Rule of Thirds in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026
  • From coffee table hardcovers to memoirs, Parton’s books often gifted fans a peek behind her perfectly coiffed hairdo.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • To afford the next trip, 52% said eating out less would be worth it, while 40% were willing to cut back on haircuts.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Youth then cuts to Horgan’s protagonist, Alex, mid–brainless-social-media scroll, watching an AI video of someone giving a cockatiel a haircut.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of haircut
Noun
  • Bieber offset her tiny baby blue minidress with her nearly-black tresses, styling the dark locks in a long single ponytail with face-framing curtain bangs.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Clad in a strapless black Dior gown, Gummer left her chocolate-brown hair in an undone ponytail behind her back, with wavy layers framing her face and tickling her collarbone.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffure

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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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