as in quiffs
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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Noun
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For all the bright spots on Islands’ state champion soccer team, nothing shone brighter than its golden hairdos flopping around the pitch.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026 -
Create a Sim with clothes, jewelry, and hairdos).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Three people, Charlotte, Miguel, and Claire, present themselves to the day shift for haircuts, though only Siobhan has clippers, courtesy of Grant.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Shag haircuts can run short and long.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Here are the best medium-length hairstyles for thick hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Braids are one of the most versatile hairstyles, offering everything from quick accent plaits to longer-lasting protective styles like knotless braids.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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“Pompadours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadours. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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