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
While stepping out at the Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026 show on March 1, MacDowell experimented with her salt and pepper hair by pulling it back into an airy pompadour bun with some subtle wavy texture and volume around the crown and sides.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Mar. 2026
Now fans can get a closer look at the man behind the pitch-perfect yowl, the pencil mustache and the flawless pompadour.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
While the groom’s friends just want to drink and relax, Hernandez — sporting a pompadour wig, flashy red jacket and perfect posture — arrives late and takes over the room.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
Glitter’s matching hair was pulled into a tall pompadour; only two front pieces hanging out on the sides of the face.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Mar. 2026
Now fans can get a closer look at the man behind the pitch-perfect yowl, the pencil mustache and the flawless pompadour.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
While the groom’s friends just want to drink and relax, Hernandez — sporting a pompadour wig, flashy red jacket and perfect posture — arrives late and takes over the room.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
Glitter’s matching hair was pulled into a tall pompadour; only two front pieces hanging out on the sides of the face.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
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The rap star's hair was pulled into a sleek, high ponytail that cascaded down her back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The pale hue of her towering hairdo made the perfect complement to her bold gown—a Kevin Germanier Spring 2026 Couture design, which looked as if it were covered in colorful tufts of tinsel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Competing against Paula Badosa of Spain during Day Two of the 2025 French Open, Osaka added a playful touch to her game-ready hairdo with hot pink extensions fashioned in the shape of flower heads.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The Swede pounced, just a quiff’s distance from the goal line.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mitnick wears Danny’s black quiff and leather jacket.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tucker Carlson’s perfectly buoyant coiffure?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Luna will appear in an all-new role that’s been created for the film, but there’s a decent chance his character will appreciate an impressive coiffure.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Noun
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One of the girls has braids and was wearing a black coat and red shirt, another wore a pink bonnet and black shirt, and the third wore a white shirt.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Among them a City boy wearing three Fit-Bit-type devices, two beautiful Middle Eastern sisters, an outrageously pompous elderly American (sorry; eavesdropping), and several Imelda Marcos lookalikes, tottering out of the treatment rooms with, somehow, their elaborate hairstyles still intact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Grammy-winning pop star showed off her new hairstyle in a rare candid photo shared on Instagram Monday, June 1.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Is your lilac shrub ready for a haircut?—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Introducing the Capri bob, a haircut with a Mediterranean flair that’ll mentally transport you to the Italian island.—
Vanessa Santos,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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