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Recent Examples of cornrow
The process starts with creating single braids with your natural hair all over the head (for a faster install, some opt for cornrows in the back and individual braids in the front), then threading pieces of curly or wavy hair into the braids.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 12 Feb. 2026
Braiding—especially cornrows—are the foundation of so many of the hairstyles that matter to us.
—Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
The band members leave to find their places onstage, the room clears, and D is left alone, his Shaft-like black leather coat stretching past his knees, his cornrows tight and clean, every last wisp whipped into place, his skin brown like chocolate Häagen-Dazs.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The many purposes of cornrow designs from pre colonial communities to slavery and beyond have been well-documented.
—Essence, 19 June 2025
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 12 Feb. 2026
Braiding—especially cornrows—are the foundation of so many of the hairstyles that matter to us.
—Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
The band members leave to find their places onstage, the room clears, and D is left alone, his Shaft-like black leather coat stretching past his knees, his cornrows tight and clean, every last wisp whipped into place, his skin brown like chocolate Häagen-Dazs.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The many purposes of cornrow designs from pre colonial communities to slavery and beyond have been well-documented.
—Essence, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornrow
Noun
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The snippet shows Cassie wearing pigtails, white briefs and sheer, babydoll-style lingerie while sucking on a pacifier.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like the original from 1986, this Molly doll features gray eyes, brown hair with bangs, and two pigtail braids tied with red bows.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Calls about stray dogs are added to the response queue, but public safety calls receive priority.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Post-match transit queues in heat can be as dangerous as the stadium itself.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The suspect in the shooting is described as a male, Black or Hispanic, approximately 25 to 35 years old, with long hair worn in braids or dreadlocks, the release said.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 May 2026
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Described as having dark hair in shoulder-length dreadlocks, dark eyes, a slender build and standing between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot 10, the suspect was wearing a dark puffy coat with hood, dark-colored gloves and a surgical mask, the release said.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Cornrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornrow. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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