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Recent Examples of bun
But my messy bun is really a messy bun, so don’t laugh too hard!
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Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Hatch Canyon Burger is filled with Hatch green chiles, American cheese, onion rings and a secret sauce on a toasted bun.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The bucket is part of a Monster Menu that includes a Jack-O-Lantern Whopper on an orange bun with black sesame seeds; Vampire Nuggets (chicken nuggets shaped like fangs and bats); and a purple and white Franken-Candy Sundae topped with Oreo crumbles, according to a news release.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Hatch Canyon Burger is filled with Hatch green chiles, American cheese, onion rings and a secret sauce on a toasted bun.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The bucket is part of a Monster Menu that includes a Jack-O-Lantern Whopper on an orange bun with black sesame seeds; Vampire Nuggets (chicken nuggets shaped like fangs and bats); and a purple and white Franken-Candy Sundae topped with Oreo crumbles, according to a news release.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bun
Noun
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As for her glam, Lawrence’s blond-brunette hair was tossed up into a messy chignon, with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Romantic Chignon A soft and simple chignon, Kim says, would be a perfect way to harken back to Swift’s earlier days.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The couple built their first beehive in 2011, a year after they were married.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Walnut trees soar overhead, a beehive sits in one corner and raised garden beds line one walkway.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
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The star wore her hair in a glamorous updo.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Her hair was styled in a sophisticated updo for both looks.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mason, 39, talks with PEOPLE exclusively about all the planning that went into throwing their pug the perfect party.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite his high drive, Whiskie also embraces his pug side.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Visitors who might have expected a history of perms and dyes instead discovered 3,000 intricate works of art, built up over generations.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, pop culture has brought perm hairstyles back to the conversation via those wanting a perm for specific trendy reasons.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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At the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Victoria embraced the full WAG aesthetic — big hair, big sunglasses, big attitude.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Lost Boys is one of Schumacher's most deliciously gonzo films, an unceasingly fun roller coaster ride of fangs, big hair, and brilliantly gooey practical effects.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Which products are good for a curly bob?—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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While Stone often opts for soft texture in her bob, Zoë Kravitz brought some signature edge to the style.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bun. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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