as in ponytail
chiefly US
a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.
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Recent Examples of pompadour
By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) grew into her slick-back era.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Johansen started over with a NYC lounge act as Buster Poindexter, crooning R&B oldies in a tux and pompadour.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Johanson released six solo albums through 1984’s Sweet Revenge, then changed personas, sported a pompadour and sang standards for the 1987 album Buster Poindexter.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Kip Williams adapts and directs a live-feed-video-heavy production that began its life at Sydney Theatre Company, and Snook wears one hell of a blonde pompadour as, among other characters, the superfox whose horrible aging portrait is locked away in an attic.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Johansen started over with a NYC lounge act as Buster Poindexter, crooning R&B oldies in a tux and pompadour.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Johanson released six solo albums through 1984’s Sweet Revenge, then changed personas, sported a pompadour and sang standards for the 1987 album Buster Poindexter.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Kip Williams adapts and directs a live-feed-video-heavy production that began its life at Sydney Theatre Company, and Snook wears one hell of a blonde pompadour as, among other characters, the superfox whose horrible aging portrait is locked away in an attic.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
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Chelan County Sheriff's Office Previously released photos and Ring camera footage taken in the days before his disappearance show Decker with facial hair, long dark hair gathered into a ponytail and tattoos.—
Kerry Breen
June 18,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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This time, Ariana announces with a whoosh of her ponytail that America has voted on who the three bombshells must recouple with.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Burrell, a recognizable figure on the Food Network thanks to her spiky platinum blond hairdo and tart wit, died at her home in New York, according to a news release from the Food Network.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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He was clad in white vinyl boots and red leather pants with fringe; his hairdo was several inches high and shaped like a Guardia Civil hat.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The style can only be described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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During the performance, Twain wore a dazzling cream dress with her hair in a partial quiff.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While boho braids and knotless styles have their place, opting for a new hair color can be a fun way to switch things up.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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Messy braids were tied between her long extensions, creating the illusion of a Greek goddess.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Elijah Obeng filed a lawsuit against In-N-Out, alleging he was discriminated against and fired based on his natural hairstyle and texture.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Keep looking below for more Lululemon clothes from the We Made Too Much section, including dresses, tennis skirts, and a $9 accessory to complete your summer hairstyle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The haircut, which was done by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, was the final segment on the June 16 episode, and the episode ended before viewers got a chance to see the full look.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
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Before sitting in the hairstylist's chair, Bush Hager gave the audience members some background on McMillan, noting that his haircut on Bibb for The White Lotus inspired several viewers of the show to also cut their hair.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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