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also hair styles
as in hairdos
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 hairstyles
Check out these gorgeous wedding hairstyles for long hair that are easy to commit to.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
One mature model even had his grey locs layered into a palm-tree updo, which proves men can reimagine their hairstyles just as much as women.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel oversaw the pair's glamorous hairstyles.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Gravity-defying hairstyles The eye-catching work of Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is turning heads and inspiring African women to embrace their natural hair.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Get salon-worthy hairstyles at home.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Clothes, hairstyles, sexuality—the way one carried oneself and interacted with others—held immense sway with the young postwar generation.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Cécred released a new Protection Collection line, designed to tackle the challenges of wearing protective hairstyles and extensions.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
One mature model even had his grey locs layered into a palm-tree updo, which proves men can reimagine their hairstyles just as much as women.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel oversaw the pair's glamorous hairstyles.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Gravity-defying hairstyles The eye-catching work of Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is turning heads and inspiring African women to embrace their natural hair.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Get salon-worthy hairstyles at home.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Clothes, hairstyles, sexuality—the way one carried oneself and interacted with others—held immense sway with the young postwar generation.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Cécred released a new Protection Collection line, designed to tackle the challenges of wearing protective hairstyles and extensions.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyles
Noun
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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another oddity is Ringwald’s co-worker in the record store (Annie Potts), a ’60s leftover who looks 15, alternates between punk and beehive hairdos and listens to the Association, of all groups.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Offers poured in, including meals, haircuts and even a bike.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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People now have kids' haircuts into their mid twenties, and that’s just embarrassing for everyone.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hairstyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyles. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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