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Recent Examples of comb-over
Then, on the front row of Jeremy Scott’s spring-summer 2013 show, her effortless comb-over bob turned messy hair into a beauty statement.
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Essence, 4 Dec. 2025
Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt, a jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Her speed keeps the plot aloft and, yes, covers some occasional thinness, in the manner of a comedy comb-over.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Presented here, through some visual trickery, as a diminutive schlump with a hideous comb-over, Hawke doesn’t exactly disappear into the role, which strikes me as fortuitous and perhaps deliberate.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
Essence, 4 Dec. 2025
Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt, a jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Her speed keeps the plot aloft and, yes, covers some occasional thinness, in the manner of a comedy comb-over.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Presented here, through some visual trickery, as a diminutive schlump with a hideous comb-over, Hawke doesn’t exactly disappear into the role, which strikes me as fortuitous and perhaps deliberate.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb-over
Noun
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The effortless, made-to-look natural hairdo, ironically, isn’t predicted to be a top trend this awards season, according to stylist Igor Rosales Jackson.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This helps frame the face and adds some edge to a typically classic and simple haircut.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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That gives him enough time to get at least a couple of haircuts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun. Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tanner, of course, needs to catch his breath and change his hairstyle.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Much like director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie’s hairstyle mixes period nostalgia with a modern edge.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One live roach hung out on a takeout box.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Dec. 2025
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The inspector found a dying roach near the mop sink and the outside dumpster lid was left open.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For the road variant, the F1 GTR Longtail ditched the rear wing, leaving an integrated ducktail spoiler off the engine cover.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by Ettore Bugatti’s favorite horse, the Brouillard incorporates a central spine, ducktail rear wing, and a custom tartan interior executed with meticulous craftsmanship.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the groom’s friends just want to drink and relax, Hernandez — sporting a pompadour wig, flashy red jacket and perfect posture — arrives late and takes over the room.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 Nov. 2025
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Glitter’s matching hair was pulled into a tall pompadour; only two front pieces hanging out on the sides of the face.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
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“Comb-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-over. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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