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coiffure

noun

kwä-ˈfyu̇r

Definition of coiffure

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 Kendall Jenner’s blonde coiffure owes something to Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026 His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 This Filipino man with the coiffure of Elvis and the timbre of Adele was singing a song with lyrics that cut frenetically between South Asian languages. — Gaar Adams october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025 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. — Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coiffure

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Noun

For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hairdo

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The sophisticated updo Kate is well-known for her hairstyles, which are nothing short of masterful.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
Traditional volumizing and texture sprays boast a ton of grit with a heaviness that works great for thick, coarse hairstyles, but ultimately weighs thin hair down.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026

Definition of hairstyle

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Expect a basketball showcase, free haircuts, gaming with a cop, food and free bookbag and school supply giveaways.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Last year’s inaugural event exceeded expectations by serving 590 students with free backpacks, school supplies, books and haircuts, along with connections to community organizations — all at no cost to families.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of haircut

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In the photo, the two women rode horses, while Kidman rocked her natural curls in a low ponytail.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

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