Thesaurus results for PAGEBOY

pageboy

noun

Definition of pageboy

as in chignon

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Recent Examples of pageboy George served as a pageboy, while William was his brother’s best man. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Taylor doffed his signature pageboy cap for a humble bow following the soothing ballad. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 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. — 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

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Noun

Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The ornate trim and sparkle speak for themselves, making these the perfect pieces to pair with a slick chignon, red lipstick and your favorite heels.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chignon

Noun

The law banned any actual preparation or open handling of ingredients on a non-motorized pushcart, restricting vendors from even placing a hot dog inside a bun.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
The singer sported geometric studs that stood out, especially since Lipa wore her hair slicked back into a chic bun.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of bun

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The Chattanooga Convention Center serves as the central hub, a beehive of string music energy that hosts panels and showcases, tying today’s bluegrass movement to its storied past.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
Garner reportedly grew vegetables, kept chickens, and maintained a beehive alongside the swimming pool.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of beehive

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With her toadstool-like jet-black perm and dark red lipstick, Haru is a striking presence, the sensuousness of her moves conveying both longing and sorrow.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Between the football, the success and the fashionable perm, that was the kind of popularity that Machtig Maus (Mighty Mouse) had.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of perm

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In a series of TikTok videos made yesterday, North West debuted an exaggerated prosthetic chin and slick-black bob, tagging the Bad Girls star.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
According to Pinterest, bobs will continue their reign—but length is making a comeback too.

— Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

Great Danes, for example, generally don’t live as long as golden retrievers or pugs.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
The pattern bucks what scientists see elsewhere in the animal kingdom and helps explain why Great Danes rarely outlive golden retrievers or pugs.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pug

Noun

Such hats aren't super common on the red carpet, which is another reason Lipa's updo-and-chapeau combo is so charming.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
The 28-year-old actress turned to her longtime, go-to celebrity makeup artist Erin Ayanian Monroe, while Fanning’s frequently used hairstylist Jenda Alcorn was responsible for the sleek updo.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of updo

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