pixies

plural of pixie
as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers leave a dish of milk and some bread out for the pixies

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Recent Examples of pixies Some of the trendiest hairstyles—we’re talking tousled pixies, timeless bobs, and modern shags, to name a few—look especially incredible with gray hair. Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 From super pixies to shoulder-length styles, these short haircuts are perfect for older women looking to revamp and revitalize their tresses. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 From plays on pixies to bespoke bobs (Italian! Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026 Experts agree, calling out all sorts of curls, whimsical pixies, and fun updos as some of the most romantic, exciting styles to try now. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 Elves and pixies perch throughout the space, giving it a whimsical, almost storybook feel. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 But among last night’s unusually high volume of pixies, the vibes were undeniably 1920s-coded. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pixies
Noun
  • Reading allows children to live in a vibrant world, surrounded by fairies, elves and talking animals, transporting them to places where the impossible becomes real.
    Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Reading allows children to live in a vibrant world, surrounded by fairies, elves and talking animals, transporting them to places where the impossible becomes real.
    Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • Ferrell starred as Buddy in the 2003 Christmas classic, which focused on a human adopted by elves and raised as an elf in the North Pole until one day, as an adult, discovering his true identity.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Two years ago, the Man City phenom appeared in a 90-second spot for the game that saw him get recruited to storm a castle teeming with goblins, dragons and impish skeletons.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
  • Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026

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“Pixies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pixies. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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