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Recent Examples of pageboy
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.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageboy
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Bones And All actress Taylor Russell replaced her signature pixie cut with box braids, which were folded up into a chignon (just like Rihanna) at Dior—aside from a few loose strands.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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The actress’ hair was slicked back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The patty was cooked well and the vegetables were fresh, but the bun was what really stood out.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Rihanna was the most famous beauty spotted, attending Christian Dior in side tendrils and a twisted bun.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The beehive is one of the closest clusters to Earth (approximately 600 light-years away) and one of the youngest (around 600 to 700 million years old).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive 'do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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A lot has changed since Kevin Keegan — bubble perm, flappy 1970s collar, magic in his feet — was ushered to the side of the pitch to collect his first Ballon d’Or award.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nancy Wheeler didn't miss a single perm appointment.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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And if her bob lit a spark of inspiration within you, check out our roundup of the top hair cut and color trends of 2026 to get a head start (pun intended) on a springy style of your own.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Union cut her collarbone-length black hair into a chin-length style that featured a very deep side part and a slightly asymmetrical length, giving the classic bob a chic, cool-girl refresh and showing off a pair of diamond stud earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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Phoenix agrees with the rest of Arizona, the pug is also the most popular dog in metro Phoenix.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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His dog, a 13-year-old pug named Coach, is always around, too.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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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
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Layered Chignon Brides with long hair have the option to get sculptural with an updo beneath their veil.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett pulled it back from her face and twisted it into a low updo with tiny, delicate curling tendrils on either side of the star's face, allowing the gown to shine from the front but adding beautiful detail at the back.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pageboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageboy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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