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
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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
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Typically, beachy texture lends itself to frizz, but Pidgeon’s ponytail had not a single flyaway in sight, thanks to the Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Hair Serum.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 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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As job cuts pile up, Tinner is up against intense competition in a job market flooded with talent from the top companies in tech.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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There must be more that did not make the final cut.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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