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
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Standing next to the former president, Michelle styled her signature waist-grazing braids in a high ponytail with loose tendrils framing her glam.
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Her clip-on ponytail, which quickly became a look fans copied when attending the tour, according to a 1990 edition of PEOPLE's Style Watch.
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While there was much for fans to take in, her drastic new hairdo took the (birthday) cake.
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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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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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Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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Hoffman's new hairstyle features thicker locks at the front and slicked-back sides.
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Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams.
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Typically, the moment of growing out a short haircut is one of deep crisis.
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While the extra inches can help ease up curl and wave patterns, Emily Heser, a senior stylist at Benjamin Salon in New York, notes that removing weight throughout can offer more movement, regardless of the haircut.
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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