as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
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Recent Examples of hairstyle
Finding the right wedding hairstyles for short hair may feel like a tricky task, but there are plenty of beautiful options for brides-to-be with a cropped coif.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Out of the four different Black woman’s hairstyles that were analyzed, the braids were the only hairstyle that the two AI tools did not assign the characteristic of intelligence to.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The 25-year-old music artist opted for the iconic beehive hairstyle, a look first popularized by hair architect Margaret Vinci Heldt in the early ’60s, which Winehouse later made a key point in the makeup of her on-stage persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Carrie Underwood is trading in her signature platinum blonde hairstyle for her natural color.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Out of the four different Black woman’s hairstyles that were analyzed, the braids were the only hairstyle that the two AI tools did not assign the characteristic of intelligence to.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The 25-year-old music artist opted for the iconic beehive hairstyle, a look first popularized by hair architect Margaret Vinci Heldt in the early ’60s, which Winehouse later made a key point in the makeup of her on-stage persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Carrie Underwood is trading in her signature platinum blonde hairstyle for her natural color.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
Noun
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Take a look at a clip of Wesley sinking his teeth deeply into one bit of dialogue while surrounded by pop art colors, papier-mache props, and beehive hairdos below.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
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The Princess Royal wore her hair in a chignon in lieu of a bouffant, deviating from the voluminous hairdo that's considered a hallmark of her signature style.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The haircut uncovers his face, chiseled and boyish, like a young Michael Jackson.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Highlights include free services and giveaways including groceries, diapers, backpacks, clothing, haircuts and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This lightweight silk scarf is a versatile piece that can be worn around a ponytail or added to a purse for a fun, colorful flair.—
Leila Najafi,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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At the center of the group, five members wore bright smiles and flipped their ponytails along to upbeat choreography.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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