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Recent Examples of fair-haired Pavan was two months shy of 18, fair-haired and lanky. Mari Saito, USA Today, 20 May 2025 Emma has been some fabulous version of blonde for quite some time now, interrupting her fair-haired streak with the occasional brunette detour. Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025 Emma has been some fabulous version of blonde for quite some time now, interrupting her fair-haired streak with the occasional brunette detour. Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025 The replication crisis has debunked many of psychology’s fair-haired hypotheses, but for the marshmallow test, things have only become more interesting. Big Think, 24 June 2024 Each shows a fair-haired woman, finely dressed in a yellow satin jacket and seated at a table, with a pen in her right hand and a sheet of paper at the ready. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair-haired
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  • The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic.
    Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are so very many precious things under attack in this American moment; consider the bronze bust of King that the president recently had removed from the Oval Office.
    Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Sometimes protecting your precious gear is just as important as protecting yourself.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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  • But one of my favorite movies ever is ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ so replaying this scene was fantastic.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025
  • Whichever candidate wins will likely become the favorite in the November general election, given that New York City is a Democratic stronghold.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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  • Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
  • The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
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  • For Decker, being able to create something with a dear friend has been really rewarding.
    Alex Ross, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter/X. Heartbroken about the news of the passing of my dear friend, and former @mlb pitcher, Diego Segui.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

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“Fair-haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair-haired. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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