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Recent Examples of chignon
The British model’s hair was styled in a tight chignon and pulled back with a side part.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The Oscar-winning actress’ glam featured a clean look, with her hair pulled back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
As for her glam, Blunt’s chocolate brown hair was pulled back into a tight chignon, while her makeup included such details as bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Amid the sea of dark suits, Melania was difficult to pluck out of the crowd, unlike, say, Second Lady Usha Vance, who dressed in a pastel pink wool coat, her hair tucked in a chignon to show her face.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The Oscar-winning actress’ glam featured a clean look, with her hair pulled back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
As for her glam, Blunt’s chocolate brown hair was pulled back into a tight chignon, while her makeup included such details as bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Amid the sea of dark suits, Melania was difficult to pluck out of the crowd, unlike, say, Second Lady Usha Vance, who dressed in a pastel pink wool coat, her hair tucked in a chignon to show her face.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
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The Wet Hair Look Trend Slicked-back buns (or sloppy ponytails) aren’t the only way to keep your hair out of your face on a hot summer day.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
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This special deal included the classic burger—two beef patties, lettuce, tomato, pickles, diced onions, and mustard on a toasted bun—with optional customizations and add-ons for an additional charge.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.—
Alexis Okeowo,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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On the catwalk, Kardashian wore a form-fitting, ivory midi slip dress with lace trim and an old Hollywood updo reportedly inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, paired with the late actress' multimillion-dollar diamond earrings.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Noun
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In New Zealand, the satellite technology now covers IoT devices, starting with equipment to monitor beehives.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 July 2025
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In the photo, Rock captures the start of this new honey project: the transport of a heavy beehive to the mangrove forest’s buffer zone.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 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 Aug. 2025.
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