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pompadours

noun

plural of pompadour

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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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High ponytails can feel like a big commitment—that's where the easy-breezy low ponytail comes in.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of ponytails

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For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hairdos

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In Judge Monica Neuman’s court, a toddler with braids walked in between the rows of benches and dropped milk on the carpet.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
For glam, Obama wore her braids pulled back into low bun with a few face-framing strands left loose.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of braids

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To afford the next trip, 52% said eating out less would be worth it, while 40% were willing to cut back on haircuts.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Before, the city seemed to have been run by bankers and media professionals and fashion people and celebrities, but now Manhattan had been turned over to men in urban-warfare attire, with brawny forearms and high-and-tight haircuts.

— Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of haircuts

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Mackie is also credited as the first designer to work on a complete doll, from the makeup and fashion, to the hairstyles and body shape.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Experimenting with several hairstyles in recent months, the 30 year old has been embracing her short hair’s natural, curly texture on the red carpet, while occasionally opting for voluminous extensions.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of hairstyles

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