postiche

noun

Definition of postichenext
as in extension

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Recent Examples of postiche The team included makeup and hair artist Aly Webby, prosthetics artist Simon Rose, wigmaker Alex Rouse and facial hair postiche maker Sarah Weatherburn. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postiche
  1. extension
  2. switch
  3. wig
Noun
  • Fresh off a max contract extension, Reaves has had a quiet yet ruthlessly efficient start to the year in Doncic’s shadow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Congress should fund extensions to fellowships and training grants, bridge support for early-career laboratories and opportunities for displaced researchers to resume their work.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of extension
Noun
  • Smaller switches need precise fabrication, powerful processors need fast data access, and compact power systems need suitable materials.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Kitchen priorities, hit sink handles, countertops, drawer and refrigerator handles, switches, trash can lids and appliances.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • Abrams opted to go full go vampire, donning a long black wig and fake blood that spilled onto her lace nightgown costume.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The women became friends, meeting up with their newborns and comparing wigs after hair loss.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of wig

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“Postiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postiche. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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