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beehive

noun

Definition of beehive

as in bun

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Recent Examples of beehive As well as the orchards and olive groves, Langes-Swarovski was behind the introduction of a vegetable garden and beehives producing saltmarsh honey, according to Sotheby’s. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 Huge on honey, the hotel is also partnered with Bee Haven for an installation of beehives on the property roof. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 Months after the first family unveiled a beehive shaped like a miniature version of the presidential residence, the second family has installed a chicken coop at the Naval Observatory, the official home of vice presidents. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 June 2026 When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled with bright yellow, orange and pink pollen collected from flowers in Sager's neighborhood. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for beehive

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Noun

The traditional lobster roll—juicy meat spilling out over a split bun, served with crunchy thick-cut fries and lightly dressed coleslaw—is a favorite.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Related Articles The actress added a shimmering diamond necklace to accessorize her dress, tossed her blonde hair into an Old Hollywood-style bun with wisps of hair to frame her face and continued to embrace her makeup-free glam.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bun

Noun

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
This chignon involves a scarf to add some color and/or pattern to your usual hairstyle.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of chignon

Noun

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

Definition of permanent

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But Hearts of Darkness didn’t have anywhere as many macarons, pugs or frothy silk-satin gowns as Making Marie Antoinette does, so who knows which one future generations will watch more?

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Struggling to come to terms with the diagnosis, Jenifer now stays mostly indoors, building elaborate Lego artwork and spending time with their rescue pug mixes.

— Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of pug

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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
At 67, her winsome singing voice is remarkably unchanged from the era of big hair and dangly earrings.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of big hair

Noun

Taylor doffed his signature pageboy cap for a humble bow following the soothing ballad.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026

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