perms

Definition of permsnext
plural of perm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perms
Noun
  • On-site supportive services, including free haircuts and a veterinarian who can work with emotional support animals, will be overseen by the nonprofit Alpha Project.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • But the pain will also reverberate through the broader economy, as federal workers stay at home and avoid the types of routine daily purchases — lunches, cabs, haircuts — that can make local economies hum.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The new line is designed to address challenges associated with protective hairstyles and extensions.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Typically used in Black hairstyles, a weave features either natural or synthetic hair that is sewn into a person's hair, per Indique Hair.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Zelig has been working to make the virtual models on Build a Look appear more lifelike, utilizing multiple photo shoots on real models, relaxing the poses, and changing hairdos.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Perms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perms. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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