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Recent Examples of big hair
Instead of finding helpful advice about her changing body, Tarpley saw models with big hair and emaciated figures.
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Alicia Garceau, NPR, 10 Aug. 2025
In the music video, also released August 1, Roan has big hair but does care.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
And although the era of big hair, pastels and Pac-Man has long gone, A Flock of Seagulls and their ‘80s contemporaries left an indelible imprint on pop culture with their New Wave sound and look.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Fast forward to Saturday (July 13), and Thompson posted his own set of vacation shots from the Bahamas, one clearly showing Meg’s backside and big hair.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Alicia Garceau, NPR, 10 Aug. 2025
In the music video, also released August 1, Roan has big hair but does care.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
And although the era of big hair, pastels and Pac-Man has long gone, A Flock of Seagulls and their ‘80s contemporaries left an indelible imprint on pop culture with their New Wave sound and look.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Fast forward to Saturday (July 13), and Thompson posted his own set of vacation shots from the Bahamas, one clearly showing Meg’s backside and big hair.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
Noun
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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
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
Noun
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His hair is longer than the crew cut worn in his most famous role, as Nicole Kidman’s younger lover in 2024’s Babygirl — now chopped bluntly at haphazard lengths, like Lennon in the mid-’60s.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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At 34, Fedorov is one of the youngest members of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s war council, a square-jawed fitness enthusiast who likes to wear a black baseball cap over his crew cut.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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The actress’ hair was pulled up into a ballet bun with a few wisps to frame her face by hairstylist Jenda Alcorn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Customers can also order a steak nugget sandwich, served with Havarti cheese, crispy onions, pickles and mayo on a toasted bun.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sacramento was a beehive of affordability activity, particularly among Democrats.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Startup Beewise is taking on the traditional beehive with AI and robotics.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite his high drive, Whiskie also embraces his pug side.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Pugsley is a pug wearing a fez.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then, Jenner's boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, also made a big change with a dramatic buzz cut.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
13 Oct. 2025
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This weekend, Chalamet—who is currently rocking a buzz cut—was spotted on the streets of Manhattan, and his outfit was worthy of a double take.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Romantic Chignon A soft and simple chignon, Kim says, would be a perfect way to harken back to Swift’s earlier days.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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From Taylor Russell channeling Whitney Houston’s curly cut to Tracee Ellis Ross’s pretzeled chignon, the final leg of fashion month has now been marked as the moment for achievable, yet statement coifs.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visitors who might have expected a history of perms and dyes instead discovered 3,000 intricate works of art, built up over generations.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, pop culture has brought perm hairstyles back to the conversation via those wanting a perm for specific trendy reasons.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Big hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20hair. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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