as in bouquets
a bunch of flowers
the lassie carried only a little bob on her wedding day
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
bobbed her waist-length hair herself on her 18th birthday
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as in bangs
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he playfully bobbed his brother on the nose to get his attention
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Recent Examples of bobs
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Smith bobs and weaves around the question.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
From classic bobs to elegant updos, Audrey Hepburn had the most iconic bang moments.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Emma Stone Speaking of bobs, Emma Stone's is absolutely iconic.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Schlabach says that the curly lob, or long bob, is a slightly longer version of the bubble and blunt curly bobs.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 16 Dec. 2025
Speaking of mothers and daughters, Bronwyn, Gwen, and Muzzy (and their bobs) spend the afternoon trimming bonsai trees.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Noted as a fall 2025 hairstyle trend, bobs were popular on the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet, and continue to be the ideal hairstyle for contemporary styling and minimalist looks à la Mulligan’s British Independent Film Awards attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Popular mid-length blonde hairstyles include textured bobs, layered curls, and curtain bangs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Smith bobs and weaves around the question.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
From classic bobs to elegant updos, Audrey Hepburn had the most iconic bang moments.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Emma Stone Speaking of bobs, Emma Stone's is absolutely iconic.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Schlabach says that the curly lob, or long bob, is a slightly longer version of the bubble and blunt curly bobs.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 16 Dec. 2025
Speaking of mothers and daughters, Bronwyn, Gwen, and Muzzy (and their bobs) spend the afternoon trimming bonsai trees.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Noted as a fall 2025 hairstyle trend, bobs were popular on the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet, and continue to be the ideal hairstyle for contemporary styling and minimalist looks à la Mulligan’s British Independent Film Awards attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
Her head bobs gently, then sharply tilts at specific moments, particularly when certain words cut through the stream of conversation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobs
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The bride and bridesmaids carried simple bouquets of white calla lilies with a few shaggy strands of amaranth.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Outside of City Hall on Thursday morning, a black van with a mobile billboard displayed portraits of Metayer Bowen and bouquets of flowers were left on the walkway outside the building.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Bobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobs. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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