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
Even better, Liu does it all while flaunting her signature bleached halo-dye hairstyle and smiley piercing.
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Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
That familiar variety was the exact goal for the performance’s hairstyle designers.
—Sofía Viera, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Clothing, hairstyles, music and even underwear have often been seen as leading economic indicators.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Wrapped Chignon Your hairstyle doesn’t have to be covered by your veil.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
That familiar variety was the exact goal for the performance’s hairstyle designers.
—Sofía Viera, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Clothing, hairstyles, music and even underwear have often been seen as leading economic indicators.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Wrapped Chignon Your hairstyle doesn’t have to be covered by your veil.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
Noun
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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
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Meanwhile, Douglas — hairdos and all— is in the midst of a hiatus.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Experts agree that age shouldn’t dictate your haircut.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other clergy arrange haircuts and grocery deliveries to help meet people’s basic needs.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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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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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
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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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