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 Oscar winner also switched up her usual hairstyle, opting for a sleek, high ponytail.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The camera then cuts to a stereotypical goth teenager (played by Michael Longfellow) dressed in all black with a classic emo hairstyle.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The 21-year-old was photographed watching the sporting event with a sleek, dark brown hairstyle wearing a white cardigan draped over her shoulders and a pair of pink sunglasses.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The camera then cuts to a stereotypical goth teenager (played by Michael Longfellow) dressed in all black with a classic emo hairstyle.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The 21-year-old was photographed watching the sporting event with a sleek, dark brown hairstyle wearing a white cardigan draped over her shoulders and a pair of pink sunglasses.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
Noun
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Covered from head to toe in drab brown and sporting a bun hairdo covered by a hairnet knotted in the middle of her forehead, Gladys could be found on a park bench, where dirty old man Tyrone F. Horneigh (Arte Johnson) would sidle up to her and make an off-color, insulting remark.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Living with constant threat of death means your priorities shift away from things like nice hairdos and swanky outfits.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Patrick Mahomes' comments on his new haircut are sparking backlash online.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Her two toddlers—who previously had long hair and bangs—were now rocking DIY haircuts.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Make hairstyles such as ponytails and braids loose, or leave your hair down.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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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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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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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
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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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