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buzz cut

noun

Definition of buzz cut

as in crew cut

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Recent Examples of buzz cut From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026 The comedian, known for sporting a buzz cut look in recent years, can be seen with a notably longer coif. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The Bachelor alum, 40, showed off his brand-new buzz cut about a week after revealing that he was diagnosed with an early-stage brain tumor. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Paul, also sporting a buzz cut now, runs to the top of a plinth, high above a massive, cheering crowd. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

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Noun

My boss there, Kevin, dressed like a little kid—T-shirt, cargo shorts, low-top sneakers—and had a boyish crew cut to match.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
But there were more gray and graying, bald and balding heads in the church than those with crew cuts or thick hair.

— Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of crew cut

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The wars caused massive destruction of religious and civic buildings, mills and mines, housing, crops, herds and transport infrastructure, damaging prosperity and forcing some people to move or starve.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Many bees are used at avocado farms in Queensland to pollinate the crops, so the thefts could have a knock-on effect on other food production.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of crop

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In the third quarter, North Carolina transfer Jayden McGowan hauled in a 43-yard scoring strike when Bennet put the perfect touch on a fade route down the right side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Frequent washing causes jeans to lose their shape, fade faster and wear out sooner.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fade

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The jellyfish cut combines a classic bob on top with longer strands flowing underneath.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Prompts for bangs are up 60 percent as a category, led by wispy bangs (up 260 percent) and curtain bangs (up 100 percent), alongside a rise in more dramatic cuts like bobs and pixie cuts.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bob

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Well besides being well known for her voice, big hair and charming personality, she was also recognized for her devotion to the natural world.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
At 67, her winsome singing voice is remarkably unchanged from the era of big hair and dangly earrings.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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