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Recent Examples of pageboy
Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
On March 2—one day before debuting her new pageboy bob at Paris Fashion Week—Hadid made her grand entrance in a pair of straight-leg jeans that stop well above the ankle, showing off much of her beige crew sock and the entire tongue of her black loafers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
The movie begins in 1989, when Martin was just out of her teens and fighting in Toughwoman contests, and spans 22 years, providing all sorts of opportunities for ungainly period hairstyles, from a ragged pageboy to a curly mullet to a frizzy shag.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
On March 2—one day before debuting her new pageboy bob at Paris Fashion Week—Hadid made her grand entrance in a pair of straight-leg jeans that stop well above the ankle, showing off much of her beige crew sock and the entire tongue of her black loafers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
The movie begins in 1989, when Martin was just out of her teens and fighting in Toughwoman contests, and spans 22 years, providing all sorts of opportunities for ungainly period hairstyles, from a ragged pageboy to a curly mullet to a frizzy shag.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageboy
Noun
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Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Sperling accessorized with Pragnell earrings, Jimmy Choo heels, and wore her blonde hair in a low chignon.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Just plop them in a tasty bun and add some toppings.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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The bun has truly impressive volume, but no visible teasing or fluffiness—just dense, smooth structure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Westfield Century City's rooftop beehive.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled with bright yellow, orange and pink pollen collected from flowers in Sager's neighborhood.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Randall got her first perm at seven years old and consistently relaxed her hair for nearly five decades.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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This time, my eyes slid to the fresh silver polish on her fingernails, her cascading perm thick but without any undergrowth, and those eyes darting from me to the cop, glistening as if on the verge of pouring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The combination offers a balance that makes the bob infinitely wearable.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Harvey was 12, and wearing a standout matte black helmet over a classic bob cut with blunt bangs.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Breeds with breathing issues — including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers and Persian cats — are also more susceptible to heat illness, state health officials said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Oct. 2021
Noun
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As for her hair, Princess Anne’s daughter opted for a dramatic, low, knot-like updo, a look that’s both chic and playful.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Her waist-length braids were styled in a half-updo.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pageboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageboy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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