as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
with his flashy suit and carefully sculpted coiffure, he looks like a slick car dealer
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Recent Examples of coiffure
The hairstylist counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Michaela Coel, Serena Williams, and Shaboozey among his clientele, with his work often blurring the lines between coiffure and couture.
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Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour coiffure also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup.
—Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour coiffure also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup.
—Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiffure
Noun
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That’s the best one, man, and his neat hairdo, looking stylish.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Gomez's Old Hollywood-esque hairdo evoked retro movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And if history tells us anything, her co-sign alone is enough to propel a hairstyle straight into trend territory.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to her undone hairstyle, Chopra looked ready for a day at the office in a polished white jumpsuit featuring a crisp dress shirt bodice, eyelet cutouts running down the front, and wide-legged trousers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Oscar winner revealed her latest haircut in January while attending Paris Haute Couture Week.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the map, players could find special stops that featured the Poodle Pokémon with different haircuts.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Backstage at Proenza Schouler, hairstylist Holly Smith fashioned a sleek version of the quiet ponytail for Rachel Scott’s first collection during New York Fashion Week.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Obama's delicate braids were styled in a high ponytail, showcasing a pair of large diamond studs, while her makeup consisted of a smoky eye, pops of coral blush, and a glossy lip.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Coiffure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffure. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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