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Recent Examples of coiffure Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024 As National Geographic noted in its exploration of presidential coiffures, from George Washington's tight white curls to Donald Trump's golden locks, hairstyles have long been a cultural fixation. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024 Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for coiffure
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Noun
  • Burrell, a recognizable figure on the Food Network thanks to her spiky platinum blond hairdo and tart wit, died at her home in New York, according to a news release from the Food Network.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 June 2025
  • He was clad in white vinyl boots and red leather pants with fringe; his hairdo was several inches high and shaped like a Guardia Civil hat.
    Timothy Crouse, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Elijah Obeng filed a lawsuit against In-N-Out, alleging he was discriminated against and fired based on his natural hairstyle and texture.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • Keep looking below for more Lululemon clothes from the We Made Too Much section, including dresses, tennis skirts, and a $9 accessory to complete your summer hairstyle.
    Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • The haircut, which was done by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, was the final segment on the June 16 episode, and the episode ended before viewers got a chance to see the full look.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
  • Before sitting in the hairstylist's chair, Bush Hager gave the audience members some background on McMillan, noting that his haircut on Bibb for The White Lotus inspired several viewers of the show to also cut their hair.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Chelan County Sheriff's Office Previously released photos and Ring camera footage taken in the days before his disappearance show Decker with facial hair, long dark hair gathered into a ponytail and tattoos.
    Kerry Breen June 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
  • This time, Ariana announces with a whoosh of her ponytail that America has voted on who the three bombshells must recouple with.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 18 June 2025

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“Coiffure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffure. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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