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
When Jalen Suggs stepped onto the Kia Center court Sunday night against the Pistons, the Magic guard was rocking a new haircut.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Joanie Sprague and Danielle Evans were both sent to the dentist as part of the makeover portion of the season, which usually focused more on the contestants' haircuts and color rather than irreversible cosmetic changes.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Essentially, the lender adds up all the bank deposits for the period, subtracting out transfers, dividing by the timeline and then taking an overhead haircut to come up with a monthly income.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Last month, Robinson helped to host a community event in Oakland, where over 100 students enjoyed a warm meal and received haircuts.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Joanie Sprague and Danielle Evans were both sent to the dentist as part of the makeover portion of the season, which usually focused more on the contestants' haircuts and color rather than irreversible cosmetic changes.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Essentially, the lender adds up all the bank deposits for the period, subtracting out transfers, dividing by the timeline and then taking an overhead haircut to come up with a monthly income.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Last month, Robinson helped to host a community event in Oakland, where over 100 students enjoyed a warm meal and received haircuts.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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There’s not a moment in this movie that isn’t full of mood-boosting charm, from the stellar soundtrack to the era-perfect hairdos.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Aguilera updated the hairdo for her Instagram photoshoot, wearing it fully straightened with piece-y fringe.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After becoming the first American to win gold in women's single figure skating at the Olympics since 2002, Alysa Liu has begun to influence a new wave of alternative hairstyles.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lang suggests looking out for items that depict cities and architecture, vintage trains and automobiles, and everyday photography from years past that features trending hairstyles and fashions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your ponytail feels thinner in your hand.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kerry Washington’s romantic high ponytail makes a stronger statement when paired with full fringe that tapers out to tendrils.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Trump signed into law the first reconciliation bill passed by this Congress last year, extending his tax cuts, funding immigration enforcement, and strengthening work requirements for certain federal social welfare programs.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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