pageboy

noun

Definition of pageboynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageboy
  1. chignon
  2. bun
  3. beehive
  4. perm
  5. bob
  6. pug
  7. upsweep
  8. updo
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
  • Loose tendrils escaped the bun, framing Kravitz’s face and drawing attention to her glowy glam.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In recent years the quintessential hairstyle on the red carpet has featured the hair pulled completely back in a slick-back bun à la Hailey Bieber.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Carpenter wore her hair in a half-up half-down beehive and had a lollipop as her accessory — just like the character in the movie.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Big Ten isn’t a beehive like the SEC, so Saturday's 30-18 road loss to USC has put them on the brink.
    — Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Whether you’re drawn to a sleek, chin-grazing bob, a shoulder-length bob, or something a little more daring, the best part is there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While bob trends of late have given way to the super chic lob or the trending clavi-cut, Margot Robbie has emerged with a dramatically shorter, sharper, and much blonder bob.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Like Tiberius, Bean, the pug, was found struggling alone on the streets.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Great Danes, for example, generally don’t live as long as golden retrievers or pugs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of pug
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • 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
Definition of upsweep
Noun
  • Bosse’s glossy black hair was styled into a voluminous updo by frequent collaborator and hairstylist Tristan DeMarcus, who used loose face-framing money pieces to complete the look.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Fitzsimons finishes this sort of updo with a spritz of hairspray to lock the look in, with a spritz of shine spray for a glass-like finish.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of updo

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“Pageboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageboy. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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