ringlets

Definition of ringletsnext
plural of ringlet
as in curls
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

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Recent Examples of ringlets In the sister-sister pic, Kidman’s strawberry-blonde hair is parted in the center and worn in long ringlets down her back, looking gorgeous against her chartreuse lace dress and delicate pink blush and lipstick. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026 Odessa A'zion's mane of ringlets is warm and rich, all of the hallmarks of a mocha moment. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025 Beyoncé wore her hair down in ringlets and swiped on a bright red lipstick, tying everything together. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025 One photograph shows a young girl in a stiff pinafore, her hair twisted into ringlets and head tilted away from the sun. Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 Princess Kate wore her long locks in cascading curls, and in a rare PDA snap of her and William, captured from the back, gave a full look at the romantic ringlets. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 Lerner Dreamer has the ringlets and soft eyes of a young Jesse Eisenberg, but long ropy biceps and the hands of a Gripmaster fan. D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Kenwood’s sitter has her hair in ringlets, while Philadelphia’s does not. Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringlets
curls
Noun
  • Her long dirty blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders in loose curls.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The actress’ blond hair was styled with soft curls and fringe to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026

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“Ringlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlets. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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