comb-over

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Recent Examples of comb-over Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig). Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 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. 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
  • Phoebe wore an ethereal veil in her blonde hair, which was styled in a half-up, half-down hairdo with bouncy curls.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • There’s this blow dryer for salon-level hairdos, plus waterproof makeup for pool days.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
    Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Inspectors observed a roach walking through the kitchen near handwashing sinks.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Three roaches were dead and one roach stayed alive under dry storage shelves.
    David J. Neal July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The trimaran theme and track lights are repeated in the rear apron between a floating diffuser and striking ducktail spoiler.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
  • The Miura’s silhouette was low, wide, and draped in sensuous curves that seemed to flow directly from the front wheel arches to the ducktail spoiler.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From across the barbecue pit, see an Elvis impersonator, full pompadour over skinny jeans, plus a girlfriend who looks exactly like Priscilla.
    Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • Now 71, Funderburgh still rocks a pompadour — albeit smaller and streaked with silver — that once inspired former bandmate Mike Judge to sketch Beavis.
    Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
    Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021

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“Comb-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-over. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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