bun

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Recent Examples of bun Her hair, pulled in a low bun, donned a beret-like matching green hat. Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, slicked back buns are not far behind (as seen at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards) which draw attention to her matte skin moments. Shalwah Evans, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025 Thinly shaved seitan slices are covered with a cheese-like sauce and jalapeño chimichurri and piled onto a pillowy soft brioche bun. Arika Herron, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 Combs was served steak and cheese subs on hot dog buns, baked potatoes, green beans and margarine for dinner on New Year’s Eve. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bun 
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Noun
  • Her hair was styled by Rena Calhoun, who is a deft hand at leading lady hair: from a chic chignon on Hunter Schafer to Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau’s sleek bob.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The secret-weapon character who makes the more haunting impression is Agnes, whose chignon hides a rebellious spirit underneath — as well as a furtive romance with the stable boy, Isak (Malte Gårdinger).
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Cocktails were moved into the venue’s former apiary, or beehive yard, which had a rustic feel.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
  • There are herbs growing on the rooftop, beehives that supply honey to the restaurant, and executive pastry chef Mac Daniel Dimla introduced no-waste chocolate to the Providence experience in 2022.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sanchez also made head turns with her signature smoky eye, glossy nude lips and a sleek updo.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
  • This is to say nothing of the VIP campground’s hair-and-cosmetics salon, which offers compris stylings of updos and bohemian braids, plus body and face applications of a winsome biodegradable glitter.
    Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For example, German shepherds and Labrador retrievers have the best smelling abilities, while dogs with short faces like pugs may not be as skilled.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • National Vito the pug is the first of his breed to win National Dog Show's top prize The Reynolds' sighting continued the work of Dean Lomax, a paleontologist, who found pieces of the animal's jawbone eight years ago, but had not found more after that.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • There are no permanent or semi-permanent colors, perms or relaxers used to alter the color, texture or curl pattern of the hair.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Her stylist at Looks Salon in Columbia, Maryland, will give her a feathery Farrah Fawcett look or a perm, and her bangs always come out fluffed to perfection.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The star's previously long brunette locks appear to have been cut into a soft, shoulder-grazing bob with plenty of volume.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Everybody is going even shorter than the ever-trending bob in 2025.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bun. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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