chignon

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Recent Examples of chignon As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 Macron’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face and her makeup included a smokey eye and neutral lip. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 Her blond hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps to frame her face and her makeup included natural, clean elements along with a glossy lip. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chignon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
  • Her hair was put back in a bun, accented with a silver star.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 May 2025
  • Black-bean smash burgers, grilled bulgogi tofu on a bun, mushroom-barley patties, and more great vegetarian recipes.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • The influencer wore her hair in a chic updo paired with chunky hoop earrings on the carpet.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 May 2025
  • For the last decade, the supermodel has served up some of the most glamorous looks, typically topped off with her long, dark hair in an elegant updo.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Shin maintains beehives in Glenview, Chicago and Northbrook, and is a Northfield neighbor of Anderson’s family.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021

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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chignon. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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