as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircut
With a new haircut, Malinin showcased all that the spectators expected from the defending two-time world champion at O2 Arena.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Cap it all at Headhunters Barber Shop and Railway Museum, a wonderfully oddball combination of locomotive lore and local haircuts—proving that even here, life runs on its own, distinctly Irish track.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Zazie also had a huge haircut, and any spark would leave a hole in her hair.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
There was also the over-bleaching and a bad haircut that had her mom ready to curse out the stylist.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Cap it all at Headhunters Barber Shop and Railway Museum, a wonderfully oddball combination of locomotive lore and local haircuts—proving that even here, life runs on its own, distinctly Irish track.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Zazie also had a huge haircut, and any spark would leave a hole in her hair.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
There was also the over-bleaching and a bad haircut that had her mom ready to curse out the stylist.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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One passage depicts the Bonnie-and-Clyde-like notoriety of Frank and the Bride, leading ordinary women to adopt her wild hairdo and goth makeup (including what are evidently meant to be burns on her mouth and tongue from all that electricity).—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rosamund Pike is switching up her signature hairdo for her latest film.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many commenters shared photos of their own prom hairstyles from two decades ago—or even wedding looks inspired by the same era.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Besides a little static halfway through the day, hairstyles remained intact until bedtime.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Collins revealed that her daughter’s mane had finally grown long enough to be pulled into a tiny ponytail.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her hair was styled in an effortless loose ponytail, completing the ensemble with understated ease.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kendall Jenner’s blonde coiffure owes something to Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun. Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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