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Recent Examples of crew cut
At 34, Fedorov is one of the youngest members of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s war council, a square-jawed fitness enthusiast who likes to wear a black baseball cap over his crew cut.
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Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Bar, who sports a crew cut and gray stubble, started his military career as a fighter in the Sayeret Matkal, Israel's counterterrorism agency, participating in numerous covert operations.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But the appointment with the angular young man wearing a fresh crew cut was not just any meeting.
—Kevin Johnson, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Completing the trifecta of airport problems that occurred last Wednesday was a report that a construction crew cut a fiber optic cable at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at about 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 May 2014
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Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Bar, who sports a crew cut and gray stubble, started his military career as a fighter in the Sayeret Matkal, Israel's counterterrorism agency, participating in numerous covert operations.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But the appointment with the angular young man wearing a fresh crew cut was not just any meeting.
—Kevin Johnson, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Completing the trifecta of airport problems that occurred last Wednesday was a report that a construction crew cut a fiber optic cable at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at about 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 May 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew cut
Noun
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And the first picture that came in was this buzz cut, crazy, goggle-wearing character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Paul, also sporting a buzz cut now, runs to the top of a plinth, high above a massive, cheering crowd.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not to mention, all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big… uh, personality.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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In the 1980s especially, her style leaned into the decade’s love of drama — bold silhouettes, statement shoulders and, most notably, big hair.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Noun
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For the Steelers, who were underwhelmed by the 2025 quarterback draft class, Rodgers provided a potential bridge to what was supposed to be a much stronger 2026 crop of QBs.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Combined with soaring transport and fuel costs, which are essential for everything from running pumps and irrigation to harvesting rice and getting it to market, farmers may not be able to afford to plant the next season’s crop.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This is an easy fade candidate after winning the NFC South last season with a losing record (8-9), going 7-3 in one-score games, which usually regress year over year (see the Kansas City Chiefs' record in one-score games in 2024 and 2025) and has the third-toughest schedule this season.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The emotional fog begins to lift while feelings of hesitation fade away.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Momager Kris Jenner joined her daughter, who also showcased a different hair look with a short bob and bangs.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Gowns and slippers come with blue trims and the curving serif font of The Twenty Two’s quietly cool branding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The dress is crafted from silk georgette and includes leather trim for the halter straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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“Crew cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew%20cut. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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