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Recent Examples of chignon
As for her glam, Seyfried further ennunciated the balletcore aesthetic with her hair styled in a tight chignon by stylist Renato Campora.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The Princess Royal swept her tresses into a chignon for glam banquet, marking a rare departure from the bouffant she's rarely deviated from throughout the last half century.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
King asks Hendricks, the latter’s auburn braids pulled into a chignon pinned just above the nape of her neck.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Until now, when her hair was styled in more of a low chignon.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 July 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The Princess Royal swept her tresses into a chignon for glam banquet, marking a rare departure from the bouffant she's rarely deviated from throughout the last half century.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
King asks Hendricks, the latter’s auburn braids pulled into a chignon pinned just above the nape of her neck.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Until now, when her hair was styled in more of a low chignon.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
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The actress’ hair was pulled up into a ballet bun with a few wisps to frame her face by hairstylist Jenda Alcorn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Customers can also order a steak nugget sandwich, served with Havarti cheese, crispy onions, pickles and mayo on a toasted bun.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for the overall style, Thevenot gravitates toward simplicity, suggesting something in the center of the updo-to-hair-down spectrum.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Swift completed the look with a swooping updo and her signature red lip, and accessorized with Le Vian jewelry (including earrings and a diamond-and-opal pendant necklace worth $24,000) and engagement ring.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sacramento was a beehive of affordability activity, particularly among Democrats.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Startup Beewise is taking on the traditional beehive with AI and robotics.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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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 20 Oct. 2025.
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