Thesaurus results for DUCKTAIL

ducktail

noun

Definition of ducktail

as in hairdo

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Recent Examples of ducktail Rounding things out is a zesty yellow graphics package that was designed in-house, a full ducktail rear wing, and a set of bespoke wheels from Brixton wrapped in chunky off-road tires. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 The trimaran theme and track lights are repeated in the rear apron between a floating diffuser and striking ducktail spoiler. — 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 Ars Video Jonathan Gitlin At the rear, a cute ducktail spoiler. — Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ducktail

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Noun

Wavy & Blunt Saoirse Ronan’s very short and very blonde hairdo strikes the perfect balance between soft waves and sharp edges for a modern look.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
From coffee table hardcovers to memoirs, Parton’s books often gifted fans a peek behind her perfectly coiffed hairdo.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hairdo

Noun

To afford the next trip, 52% said eating out less would be worth it, while 40% were willing to cut back on haircuts.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Youth then cuts to Horgan’s protagonist, Alex, mid–brainless-social-media scroll, watching an AI video of someone giving a cockatiel a haircut.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of haircut

Noun

Mackie is also credited as the first designer to work on a complete doll, from the makeup and fashion, to the hairstyles and body shape.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
The influencer showed off the fresh hairstyle ahead of her appearance at Paris Fashion Week.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of hairstyle

Noun

There were over 25 poop pellets in that storage area, near the stairs where there was also a dead roach.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
The researchers needed an insect capable of carrying a large payload (over half their weight), and at roughly 40 grams in size, this species is the world’s heaviest species of roach.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of roach

Noun

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, Essence, 4 Dec. 2025

Definition of comb-over

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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

Definition of pompadour

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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