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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The royal's hair seemed to be back to her signature brown, after she was seen with blonde hair earlier in the week, with her tresses styled in loose curls on Monday.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Princess Kate appeared to have refreshed her chestnut tresses to a golden brown hue, wearing her hair down in loose waves and topped with a hat.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
From pin-straight recession brunette tresses to luscious D Hair Boutique extensions, her reunion moment was her signature style but with a more drenching wet, model-esque feel.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Princess Kate appeared to have refreshed her chestnut tresses to a golden brown hue, wearing her hair down in loose waves and topped with a hat.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
From pin-straight recession brunette tresses to luscious D Hair Boutique extensions, her reunion moment was her signature style but with a more drenching wet, model-esque feel.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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tress
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: a long lock of hair
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