as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
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Recent Examples of hairstyle
The aforementioned hairstyle featured the Princess of Wales’ blond highlights from root to ends, styled in cascading curls past her shoulders.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Lori Harvey celebrated the launch of Miu Miu’s Miutine fragrance at the Miutine Club in a studious mid-length hairstyle, shy blush, and her signature micro-French tips.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Patrick Mahomes is sleek innovation—with a fade hairstyle that is approaching mid-’90s Jennifer Aniston levels of ubiquity.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Lori Harvey celebrated the launch of Miu Miu’s Miutine fragrance at the Miutine Club in a studious mid-length hairstyle, shy blush, and her signature micro-French tips.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Patrick Mahomes is sleek innovation—with a fade hairstyle that is approaching mid-’90s Jennifer Aniston levels of ubiquity.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
Noun
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But Todd's response to her new look, which has since been reverted to her signature blonde hairdo, was not received well by the public.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ironically, this has been the year for hair changes in the royal family, as Princess Anne also debuted a new hairdo earlier in the year—her first change in five decades.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Based on a video shared by Hello Magazine, the princess took a few seconds to simply gather her hair into a low ponytail and tie it into a knot.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The expectant mom wore her hair styled in a loose ponytail.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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