Mohawk

noun

Definition of Mohawknext
as in shag

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mohawk
  1. bob
  2. trim
  3. crew cut
  4. buzz cut
  5. crop
  6. bun
  7. ponytail
  8. shingle
Noun
  • For the London premiere, Theron and hairstylist Adir Abergel offered another interpretation of the theme with her bob slicked back into a half-up, tied in the back with a twisted knot worthy of a warrior queen.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • In a series of casual glam shots posted on July 15, the actress showed off a chic gray-blonde bob hitting her chin.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • And for this generation, the automaker has also introduced a GR Sport trim; at $48,500, this is the most expensive RAV4 PHEV.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • The Coach Vae Skimmer Slingbacks check every box, with the addition of a luxurious gleaming bedchain trim guaranteed to turn heads.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of trim
Noun
  • My boss there, Kevin, dressed like a little kid—T-shirt, cargo shorts, low-top sneakers—and had a boyish crew cut to match.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • But there were more gray and graying, bald and balding heads in the church than those with crew cuts or thick hair.
    — Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of crew cut
Noun
  • The singer, 24, was there when Kaylee decided to chop off her hair in favor of a buzz cut.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Paul, also sporting a buzz cut now, runs to the top of a plinth, high above a massive, cheering crowd.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • Out of this opulent crop, Opeth were the OSDM purists at the party.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • One of the best oaks for wildlife, including birds, is the Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), which annually matures a crop of small, sweet acorns easily accessed and transported by birds.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of crop
Noun
  • The glossy domed bun, truffle aioli and wagyu beef helped elevate the burger above standard pub fare.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
  • There are so many ways to serve a wiener in a bun that arguing over the best combo of condiments and veggies to top it with feels like another great American pastime.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • My ponytail is a goner and is located in front of the house as the main attraction.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • That surge is happening inside a largely unregulated market, where anyone can hang a shingle and start handling other people’s pets.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • The author Elin Hilderbrand purchased a shingle-style, 2,940-square-foot home on the island of Nantucket in 2015 and then spent seven years — and over $2 million — renovating it.
    — Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of shingle
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