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.
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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.
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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.
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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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In another, a Pullman maid is bent over, hard at work, with her hair swept back into a ponytail, her gaze pointed downward and focused on the task at hand.
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Why not follow her lead and try pairing your topper of choice with a glam side ponytail?
Noun
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In a video shared by Cécred on Father’s Day, founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter revealed the motivation behind her husband’s new hairdo and the products that’ve helped the health of his curls throughout the process.
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Jenna Ortega rocks a new hairdo in the trailer for Klara and the Sun.
Noun
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The Swede pounced, just a quiff’s distance from the goal line.
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Meanwhile, Mitnick wears Danny’s black quiff and leather jacket.
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His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
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This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids felt like a natural part of life.
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The hairstyle is what immediately sells the similarity between this look and the famous Jazz Age cartoon flapper.
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Recently, however, the Grammy-winning artist has stepped away from the bespoke hairstyle to embrace a more natural look — a decision inspired by his 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, and his father, Adnis Reeves.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Hailey wrote over the image, referring to the father and son having almost identical haircuts.
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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