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 star, who cemented her fame with a raven pixie cut in 1990's Ghost, evolved into a long hairstyle in the years since.
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
And a review of several other photos of Maxwell throughout 2007 shows her hairstyle remained consistently longer than the sketch.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
And if history tells us anything, her co-sign alone is enough to propel a hairstyle straight into trend territory.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Conner was instructed to focus on the individuals’ facial features and disregard their facial hair or hairstyle.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
And a review of several other photos of Maxwell throughout 2007 shows her hairstyle remained consistently longer than the sketch.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
And if history tells us anything, her co-sign alone is enough to propel a hairstyle straight into trend territory.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Conner was instructed to focus on the individuals’ facial features and disregard their facial hair or hairstyle.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
Noun
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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.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Aguilera updated the hairdo for her Instagram photoshoot, wearing it fully straightened with piece-y fringe.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is a great time for getting a new haircut or otherwise updating your style, perhaps even with something as permanent as a tattoo or piercing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s something about spring that makes even the most haircut-averse among us suddenly crave a change.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Typically, beachy texture lends itself to frizz, but Pidgeon’s ponytail had not a single flyaway in sight, thanks to the Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Hair Serum.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kendall Jenner’s blonde coiffure owes something to Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 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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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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