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
In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The play culminates with Snook in a blond pompadour, and in what almost resembles Elvis drag.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) grew into her slick-back era.
—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
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The play culminates with Snook in a blond pompadour, and in what almost resembles Elvis drag.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) grew into her slick-back era.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
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The woman was described as probably in her 40s or 50s and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, dressed in a black sweater over a white T-shirt with black leggings and wearing heavy mascara and her brown hair in a ponytail.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Many swimmers recommend putting your hair in a ponytail and wrapping the hair into a flat, loose bun.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The next year, Stone shocked thrilled attendees at the Grammy Awards by taking the stage, resplendent in a huge blond mohawk hairdo, as his band roared through a number of hits during the show's salute to the seminal group.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich Christine Ohlman, the R&B diva with the beehive hairdo, comes to Norwich Arts Center’s Donald L. Oat Theater on June 11 at 7:30 p.m. with her longtime band Rebel Montez.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 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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The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Skip tight hairstyles, such as ponytails or buns, that pull on your hair and scalp.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
Noun
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As far as haircuts go, the French bob is leading the charge for summer.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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The haircut actually ended up being an important teachable moment for her and her kids.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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