as in hairstyle
a style or arrangement of hair
that hairdo makes her face look softer and rounder
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Recent Examples of hairdo
However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
In winter, the wind tussled clumps often resemble a wild hairdo, which is a welcome dose of garden whimsy.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The vibe felt a bit like that of a small-town prom: revellers were hobnobbing in sequinned evening wear, inventive jewelry, elaborately coiffed hairdos, and heavy makeup.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Maggie Gyllenhaal is resurrecting The Bride of Frankenstein for her latest directorial effort, but this isn't your grandma's monster with the beehive, lightning bolt hairdo.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
In winter, the wind tussled clumps often resemble a wild hairdo, which is a welcome dose of garden whimsy.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The vibe felt a bit like that of a small-town prom: revellers were hobnobbing in sequinned evening wear, inventive jewelry, elaborately coiffed hairdos, and heavy makeup.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Maggie Gyllenhaal is resurrecting The Bride of Frankenstein for her latest directorial effort, but this isn't your grandma's monster with the beehive, lightning bolt hairdo.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdo
Noun
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Princess Kate's hair was instantly reminiscent of the bridal hairstyle from her royal wedding to Prince William in April 2011.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His murder victims don’t fall down a chute after their throats are slit during their shave and a haircut.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Anya Taylor-Joy debuts a striking new haircut in the trailer for Apple TV's Lucky.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for beauty, Swift kept the party going by styling her fluffy golden-blonde locks in a voluminous high ponytail with her signature full fringe.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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My hair will be back in a ponytail, headset on.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Hairdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdo. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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