hair

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as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair discovered hairs on the plant's stem

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as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick has no hair, but wears a wig a coat made of camel's hair

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Recent Examples of hair Appearances matter, and that goes for facial hair too. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 In one photo, Lively is fixing the hair of the late Michelle Trachtenberg, while Westwick does the actress' makeup. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025 Baker has had her sheet set for over six months and noticed that some of her hair products leave residue on the pillowcases, even after running them through the wash. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 The Raquel Reyes Doll The 18-inch Raquel doll features her light brown eyes and brown hair styled in a half-updo with a bow hair tie. Staff Author, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hair
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Noun
  • Even a basic and small telescope, such as a 2-inch refractor, can get you a glimpse of the rings.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Most notable interior change is a 27-inch OLED display incorporating gauges and infotainment controls.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meeting rising demand requires vast data centers, each dependent on electricity, cooling water, and fiber connectivity.
    Maurice Obeid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The external obliques run diagonally from your lower ribs down toward your opposite hip, while the internal obliques sit underneath with fibers running diagonally upward from your pelvis toward your ribs.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Standout pieces include low-rise jeans, floor-length wool coats, cozy sweatsuit sets, and versatile denim staples.
    Essence, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The other side leaned into traditional wools, tweeds and blanket-like materials for outerwear and shirting.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Safety Bryan Cook flashed often before leaving the game with a late neck injury, and Chamarri Conner also continued to show improvement after a rough opening week.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Some crane their necks to catch a better look at the bird perched on top of the tree.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Each arrangement includes flowers made from a faux silk material, as well as a durable stem that’s constructed with both plastic and iron wire.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There is also a storm flap in the back center of the jacket that provides ventilation and makes the coat a breathable option during days when the temperature fluctuates.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Larsa Pippen milled around the outskirts while Lindsay Lohan, in a silky slip dress and a shaggy cream coat, was spotted smiling and posing for photos with the brand's fashion director Tara Rudes Dann.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Hence, the development is a major step for the nation to keep pace with and counter China’s growing submarine fleet, which is equipped with increasingly advanced technologies.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Yet the show lives on via countless memes, Reddit threads, YouTube clips, and online Hansen wannabes.
    Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The edges of the rug are reinforced with a self-binding technique that discourages loose threads and encourages the sides to lie flat, mitigating tripping hazards.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025

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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.

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