1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio had already spun the Renaissance fantasy of the bella donna, with her golden tresses, blue eyes, and pale skin.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The star, who was accompanied by a pal, was glowing in a bold red blouse and jeans, completing her look with smoky eyes, tousled tresses and a glossy nude lip.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Best of all, the serum offers a high-gloss finish that leaves you with super-soft and shiny tresses.
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The Hollywood star wore her dark tresses straightened, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush, brown lip liner, and a coat of clear gloss.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The star, who was accompanied by a pal, was glowing in a bold red blouse and jeans, completing her look with smoky eyes, tousled tresses and a glossy nude lip.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Best of all, the serum offers a high-gloss finish that leaves you with super-soft and shiny tresses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Hollywood star wore her dark tresses straightened, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush, brown lip liner, and a coat of clear gloss.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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tress
noun
: a long lock of hair
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