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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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Miki Sudo was once again victorious at the 2025 hot dog eating contest, devouring 33 hot dogs and buns in the women's event, which kicked off at 10:45 a.m.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The contestant who not only consumes, but also keeps down, the most hot dogs and buns within the 10-minute limit is determined the winner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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All the sauces are made in-house, many incorporating honey sourced from 19 beehives on the 7-acres surrounding the Old Saybrook location.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
16 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
Noun
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The Chihuahua, pug, and shih tzu are among the breeds included in the toy group.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 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
Noun
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Lil’ Kim remains the OG fantasy hair icon, while Kelela’s recent buzz cut marks a shift toward minimalism, futurism, and personal transformation.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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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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The British model’s hair was styled in a tight chignon and pulled back with a side part.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The Oscar-winning actress’ glam featured a clean look, with her hair pulled back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 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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