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Recent Examples of chignon
The Romantic Chignon A soft and simple chignon, Kim says, would be a perfect way to harken back to Swift’s earlier days.
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Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
From Taylor Russell channeling Whitney Houston’s curly cut to Tracee Ellis Ross’s pretzeled chignon, the final leg of fashion month has now been marked as the moment for achievable, yet statement coifs.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 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
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Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
From Taylor Russell channeling Whitney Houston’s curly cut to Tracee Ellis Ross’s pretzeled chignon, the final leg of fashion month has now been marked as the moment for achievable, yet statement coifs.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
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Hudson accessorized with jeweled statement earrings, wearing her blonde tresses in sleek bun.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The meaty creation is served on a sesame seed bun (like all Whoppers).—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like Gisele, Hailey also wore her brown hair pulled back in a ponytail, although her updo was more sleek than Bündchen’s beachy version with face-framing tendrils.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Wunmi Mosaku accessorized her twisted updo with a single braid across the front.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The couple built their first beehive in 2011, a year after they were married.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Walnut trees soar overhead, a beehive sits in one corner and raised garden beds line one walkway.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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