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Recent Examples of hairdo Floating overhead, a giant Humpty Dumpty balloon sported a Trump hairdo. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 The Espresso singer—who ironically acted in a film called Bad Hair Day in 2015—eschews the cool-girl vibe and goes all in on glam with her blond, bouncy hairdo. Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Peck and Mount stand wearing bemused grins, while Gooding displays a mysterious countenance and stylish new hairdo while casually seated. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025 As a hint into the genre of beauty (this was the first show attended by ASAP Rocky, which may indicate a market for men) this season’s makeup—asymmetrical lashes, sheer lips, and sublime skin by Pat McGrath—was complimented with playfully coiffed 1920s-30s hairdos. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairdo
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Noun
  • The tour hairstyle follows her Grammy Award-winning reclamation of the country genre, a style of music originally owned by Black people, now defined by a collection of big, full-bodied barrel curls on a Kim Kimble wig.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
  • This hairstyle is a memory that many prefer to forget.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Patrick Mahomes' comments on his new haircut are sparking backlash online.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • Her two toddlers—who previously had long hair and bangs—were now rocking DIY haircuts.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour coiffure also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup.
    Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Make hairstyles such as ponytails and braids loose, or leave your hair down.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The vibe: Inspired by traditional flower crowns, this DIY comb hairpiece is designed to work with buns or ponytails for those hot Fiesta days.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Hairdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdo. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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