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Recent Examples of big hair
Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!
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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
The Jersey Shore is beautiful, even if the name conjures images of spray tans, big hair, fist-pumping, and gym-tan-laundry folk.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
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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
The Jersey Shore is beautiful, even if the name conjures images of spray tans, big hair, fist-pumping, and gym-tan-laundry folk.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
Noun
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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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The wings are doused in a housemade honey chipotle sauce while the burgers are hand-pressed with local beef and have the restaurant’s logo branded into the bun.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Pita then wrapped the remaining hair around the base of the bun and used the end of a comb to make sure not a single hair was out of place.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2025
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Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shin maintains beehives in Glenview, Chicago and Northbrook, and is a Northfield neighbor of Anderson’s family.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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These include basset hounds; beagles; bulldogs; cavalier king Charles spaniels; collies; golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; papillons; and pugs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested 8 killed in mass shooting at strip mall in cartel stronghold Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dead at 44 2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Austin Butler was also snapped with a fresh buzz cut in December.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Shortly after came an impromptu champagne blonde buzz cut ahead of a birthday—and she’s been happily blonde ever since, going on seven years.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with minimal jewelry and makeup as the final touches.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Lawrence styled her hair in a chic chignon and kept her glam simple and natural, adding a pop of color with a bold red lip.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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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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Products used for coloring, permanent waves (perms), or hair relaxers contain chemicals that increase the risk of hair breakage.1 Some shampoos can also cause hair to break.—
Patty Weasler, RN,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Big hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20hair. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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