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French twist

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as in big hair

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Noun

Crafted by celebrity hair architect Tokyo Stylez, the texture spoke to a different time, a decade defined by big hair, otherwise known as the ’80s.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Well besides being well known for her voice, big hair and charming personality, she was also recognized for her devotion to the natural world.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of big hair

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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.

— Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.

— Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021

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Lock is maybe 3 years old in one of them, sitting with cheerleaders, sporting closer to a buzz cut than the shaggy hair that would become something of his signature in high school and college.

— Sam McDowell October 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Six live-in nannies cared for the children, each of whom had an identical buzz cut, according to an Arcadia police search warrant.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of buzz cut

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Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The ornate trim and sparkle speak for themselves, making these the perfect pieces to pair with a slick chignon, red lipstick and your favorite heels.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chignon

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Great Danes, for example, generally don’t live as long as golden retrievers or pugs.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
The pattern bucks what scientists see elsewhere in the animal kingdom and helps explain why Great Danes rarely outlive golden retrievers or pugs.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pug

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The sandwich consisted of a marinated skinless chicken breast filet, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, Monterey Jack cheese and a herb sauce, all piled on a bun, according to a 1993 press release about the menu item.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
The manager, Steph Burridge, appeared, her blond hair half gathered into a top bun.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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