1
: long and heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (such as horses and lions)
2
: long heavy hair on a person's head
Examples of mane in a Sentence
an actor with a thick mane of silver hair
Recent Examples on the Web
Clinical studies show that lion’s mane may improve reaction times, alongside mood [13].
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Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Sparhawk had grown his hair out during the pandemic, and the red-blond mane was still shaggy past his shoulders.
—Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Back then, hairspray was an essential, with many misting their manes into rigid shapes that felt crispy and stiff due to the old-school formulations.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2024
Gold stilettos, futuristic sunglasses (seen in part of the photo shoot here) and a fierce tousled mane accessorized the swimsuit.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
How to use: Massage eight to ten drops of this oil into your mane and scalp (adjust the amount based on your hair length) for up to 10 minutes.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
From the Academy Awards to the Dune promotional circuit (a style event in its own right), manes of pre-Raphaelite waves are the ultimate in soft, fantastical glam.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
Mushroom coffee is a blend of medicinal mushroom extracts, including fungi varieties such as chaga, reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
Julianne Moore's bold mane teeters between bright copper and the deeper auburn seen here.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Sparhawk had grown his hair out during the pandemic, and the red-blond mane was still shaggy past his shoulders.
—Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Back then, hairspray was an essential, with many misting their manes into rigid shapes that felt crispy and stiff due to the old-school formulations.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2024
Gold stilettos, futuristic sunglasses (seen in part of the photo shoot here) and a fierce tousled mane accessorized the swimsuit.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
How to use: Massage eight to ten drops of this oil into your mane and scalp (adjust the amount based on your hair length) for up to 10 minutes.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
From the Academy Awards to the Dune promotional circuit (a style event in its own right), manes of pre-Raphaelite waves are the ultimate in soft, fantastical glam.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
Mushroom coffee is a blend of medicinal mushroom extracts, including fungi varieties such as chaga, reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
Julianne Moore's bold mane teeters between bright copper and the deeper auburn seen here.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Mane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mane. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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