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
Officials said that McGann was in the midst of a haircut when ASP officers tracked down the fugitive following the lethal attack on Saturday.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Short haircuts can be even more particular and precise, and some stylists specialize more in short hair than others.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Women with long brown hair were advised to get shorter haircuts or wear their long locks in a ponytail.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 July 2025
Finally on hand was Lana Hamilton, a no-nonsense educator with a gray pixie haircut and glasses that slipped down the bridge of her nose.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Short haircuts can be even more particular and precise, and some stylists specialize more in short hair than others.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Women with long brown hair were advised to get shorter haircuts or wear their long locks in a ponytail.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 July 2025
Finally on hand was Lana Hamilton, a no-nonsense educator with a gray pixie haircut and glasses that slipped down the bridge of her nose.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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Take a look at a clip of Wesley sinking his teeth deeply into one bit of dialogue while surrounded by pop art colors, papier-mache props, and beehive hairdos below.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
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The Princess Royal wore her hair in a chignon in lieu of a bouffant, deviating from the voluminous hairdo that's considered a hallmark of her signature style.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The salon, in Smyrna, Georgia, houses two stylists and offers dozens of services that range from $50 natural hairstyles to $745 tape-in weave extensions.—
Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Needless to say, all the attention remained on her can’t miss hairstyle, which is looking up to be this year’s hottest late-summer style.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This lightweight silk scarf is a versatile piece that can be worn around a ponytail or added to a purse for a fun, colorful flair.—
Leila Najafi,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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At the center of the group, five members wore bright smiles and flipped their ponytails along to upbeat choreography.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 Aug. 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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But opposition to specific cuts baked into the budget plan emerged quickly.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The latest cuts are the third wave of reductions in administrative and other non-store jobs in 2025, following Kroger's back-to-back cuts in February and March.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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