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
Investigators say the haircut started at 11:30 a.m., then Gardner walked next door to the bar at noon, according to news conference.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Ultimately, the new haircut was a good decision — Hager’s strong jawline suits the new ’do well.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
The haircut, which was done by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, was the final segment on the June 16 episode, and the episode ended before viewers got a chance to see the full look.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
Before sitting in the hairstylist's chair, Bush Hager gave the audience members some background on McMillan, noting that his haircut on Bibb for The White Lotus inspired several viewers of the show to also cut their hair.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Ultimately, the new haircut was a good decision — Hager’s strong jawline suits the new ’do well.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
The haircut, which was done by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, was the final segment on the June 16 episode, and the episode ended before viewers got a chance to see the full look.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
Before sitting in the hairstylist's chair, Bush Hager gave the audience members some background on McMillan, noting that his haircut on Bibb for The White Lotus inspired several viewers of the show to also cut their hair.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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The next year, Stone shocked thrilled attendees at the Grammy Awards by taking the stage, resplendent in a huge blond mohawk hairdo, as his band roared through a number of hits during the show's salute to the seminal group.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich Christine Ohlman, the R&B diva with the beehive hairdo, comes to Norwich Arts Center’s Donald L. Oat Theater on June 11 at 7:30 p.m. with her longtime band Rebel Montez.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Skip tight hairstyles, such as ponytails or buns, that pull on your hair and scalp.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
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The woman was described as probably in her 40s or 50s and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, dressed in a black sweater over a white T-shirt with black leggings and wearing heavy mascara and her brown hair in a ponytail.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Many swimmers recommend putting your hair in a ponytail and wrapping the hair into a flat, loose bun.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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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Meanwhile, conservatives, worried about the nation’s debt, are pushing for steeper cuts.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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At the same time, major cuts are happening at the IRS.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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