buzz cut

Definition of buzz cutnext

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Recent Examples of buzz cut The 32-year-old, who faces two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders, sat behind the glass, wearing a dark jumpsuit and sporting a buzz cut. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026 Emma Stone is making the buzz cut cool again. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 Then, Jenner's boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, also made a big change with a dramatic buzz cut. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Oct. 2025 This weekend, Chalamet—who is currently rocking a buzz cut—was spotted on the streets of Manhattan, and his outfit was worthy of a double take. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz cut
Noun
  • 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
  • Their head coach, Curt Cignetti, perpetually scowling beneath his 1950s crew cut, is fuel for countless memes.
    Keith O’Brien, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Born in a small town in southern China, Yang is among a new crop of young bicultural producers and directors facilitating the transfer of Chinese duanju to the rest of the world.
    Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The soft fabric used for both the relaxed short-sleeve, V-neck top, and wide-leg crop pants lends this loungewear option a polished-but-comfy look moms can wear for everything from flights to dinner plans.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Markets shift and headlines fade, but the core principles of building long-term wealth remain constant.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
  • To watch an old photo fade into existence is like hitting rewind, but eventually the development stops.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On Saturday, April 18, the singer, 45, sported a brand new bob at the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Naomi’s statement lip, Cindy’s voluminous blowout, Linda’s sleek chin-length bob, and Christy’s fresh, flawless skin each epitomize the era’s iconic beauty.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The '80s were a great time to have big hair, as Brooke can attest.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Even if Hailey Bieber hasn’t gone platinum overnight, a big hair transformation isn’t out of the cards for her.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Streamlined silhouettes from bandeau bikinis to classic maillots are extra chic when outlined with a contrasting trim.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The platform brings recycled, next-generation and biodegradable trims into existing supply chains at cost parity with conventional options, partnering with material innovators including OceanSafe, Ambercycle, BlockTexx, Indorama Ventures and Jiaren to connect innovation and scalable production.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Buzz cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz%20cut. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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