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Recent Examples of big hair
Since the decade of big hair and neon fashion, a New Jersey man has been trying his luck.
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
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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
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There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.—
Ashraf Ghani,
Foreign Affairs,
4 May 2021
Noun
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But the appointment with the angular young man wearing a fresh crew cut was not just any meeting.—
Kevin Johnson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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With a crew cut and a cocky attitude, Kilmer took blond '80s villains to a whole other level with Iceman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thursday, July 3, Independence Day Celebration, Hot Dog with onion and a whole grain bun, fries, Mandarin oranges, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The star kept the rest of her look minimal, and slicked her brunette hair back into a low bun with a long piece left out to frame her face.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Around town, there are now electric fences around apple trees, chicken coops, livestock paddocks, beehives, vegetable gardens, composts and sections of the government-run kokanee salmon spawning channel so that bears can fish and humans can monitor kokanee in safety.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Queen Camilla has beehives at her home in Lacock, Wiltshire, and since 2020, has served as president of Bees for Development, a charity that promotes sustainable beekeeping in developing countries.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Maia McCann lives in New York with her pug, Smokey, who has developed a taste for the finer things in life.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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The American Kennel Club says that these breeds include basset hounds; beagles; bulldogs; cavalier King Charles spaniels; collies; golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; papillons; and pugs.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For her big moment, the star wore a suit and also posed with her buzz cut.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Photographed in Amsterdam, this art history student sports a bleach-blond buzz cut and an Irish sweater handed down to him from his father.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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As for her glam, Blunt’s chocolate brown hair was pulled back into a tight chignon, while her makeup included such details as bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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Amid the sea of dark suits, Melania was difficult to pluck out of the crowd, unlike, say, Second Lady Usha Vance, who dressed in a pastel pink wool coat, her hair tucked in a chignon to show her face.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2025
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With my short hair with the perm on top and a big scar.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Touted as a perm for your lashes, lash lifts are for the minimalist makeup girlies who want that lifted look sans all that extra effort of using mascara, a curler, and extensions.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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