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Recent Examples of comb-over
Her speed keeps the plot aloft and, yes, covers some occasional thinness, in the manner of a comedy comb-over.
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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
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
Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
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
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
Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb-over
Noun
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character, Selina Meyer, said, showing off a new hairdo.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Johnson sported a crown in her blond hairdo and accessorized her look with colorful kitten heels, a black and white geometric bag, a fan with floral elements and bold jewelry pieces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Alty is a popular figure behind the scenes, recognisable for his mod-style haircut, and had been credited for helping Forest improve their injury record over the past year or so.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Here are the coolest takes on the trend, including bob haircuts, pixie shags, and so much more.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Since 2016, the model has attended the festivities every year, sporting tons of chic naked gowns and elegant hairstyles.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2025
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The bow has truly dominated the trend cycle over the past year, with tons of stars incorporating the coquette-core accessory into their hairstyles on and off the red carpet.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 May 2025
Noun
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While rodents, ants, and roaches are unwelcome guests, none match termites in their ability to quietly undermine the structural integrity of a house.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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One roach sashayed from the front counter into the kitchen.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Quad exhausts sit flush against the bumper, and a neat active aero ducktail spoiler sits at the rear.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video Jonathan Gitlin At the rear, a cute ducktail spoiler.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The play culminates with Snook in a blond pompadour, and in what almost resembles Elvis drag.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
Noun
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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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There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.—
Ashraf Ghani,
Foreign Affairs,
4 May 2021
Cite this Entry
“Comb-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-over. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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