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Recent Examples of dreadlock
Hillbilly hippies with dreadlock beards buried safes in the woods containing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
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Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
The third suspect, who also has dreadlocks, was wearing a black coat, a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black sneakers, and was carrying a dark-colored backpack.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Lenny Kravitz says an enthusiastic fan accidentally pulled four of his dreadlocks out during his show in Brisbane on Fri., Nov. 21.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2025
His request for a religious exemption to keep his dreadlocks was flatly dismissed.
—ABC News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
The third suspect, who also has dreadlocks, was wearing a black coat, a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black sneakers, and was carrying a dark-colored backpack.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Lenny Kravitz says an enthusiastic fan accidentally pulled four of his dreadlocks out during his show in Brisbane on Fri., Nov. 21.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2025
His request for a religious exemption to keep his dreadlocks was flatly dismissed.
—ABC News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreadlock
Noun
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Zendaya looked so different with shoulder-grazing ginger locks that were styled in curly pigtails with a middle part.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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His daughter wore her hair in pigtails and a blue-and-white striped dress for the logo portrait.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kiwi Pump Prices Across the Asia Pacific region, reports of fuel-purchase limits and long queues at gas stations have helped bolster views about EVs.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rising oil prices have created queues at cheaper gas stations, while delivery workers, truckers and greenhouse farmers grapple with expenses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the first film, released in July 2020, the 33-year-old actor wore cornrows.—
Taryn Finley,
refinery29.com,
10 July 2025
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After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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“Dreadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreadlock. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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