as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair
that hairdo makes her face look softer and rounder
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Recent Examples of hairdos
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.
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Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The shrieking young women are hilarious, as are their hairdos.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
When the flowers fade, silky seedheads that look like wispy, wild hairdos decorate the plant into summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Douglas — hairdos and all— is in the midst of a hiatus.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Zelig has been working to make the virtual models on Build a Look appear more lifelike, utilizing multiple photo shoots on real models, relaxing the poses, and changing hairdos.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The shrieking young women are hilarious, as are their hairdos.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
When the flowers fade, silky seedheads that look like wispy, wild hairdos decorate the plant into summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Douglas — hairdos and all— is in the midst of a hiatus.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Zelig has been working to make the virtual models on Build a Look appear more lifelike, utilizing multiple photo shoots on real models, relaxing the poses, and changing hairdos.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdos
Noun
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Besides a little static halfway through the day, hairstyles remained intact until bedtime.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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This law, enacted in 2019, aims to combat discrimination based on people’s hairstyles.—
Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The shop offers a full menu of services, including men's and children's haircuts, beard trims, lineups, shampooing, and hair coloring.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cap it all at Headhunters Barber Shop and Railway Museum, a wonderfully oddball combination of locomotive lore and local haircuts—proving that even here, life runs on its own, distinctly Irish track.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Hairdos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdos. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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