as in wigs
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area
get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?
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Recent Examples of rugs
Lark Manor Buckhill Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug The castle is teeming with rich-looking rugs, but this one stood out to me for its regal pattern and red accents.
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Score markdowns on celebrity brands like Kelly Clarkson Home accent pillows, and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines area rugs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Carpets And Rugs Indoor and outdoor carpets and rugs shouldn’t be cleaned with a dry or wet Swiffer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Stock up on souvenirs, which include a wide selection of traditional and contemporary crafts, jewelry, pottery, and rugs, among other treasures.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The warm, folk-craft decor will include rag rugs, patchwork tile floors and string lights.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Skipping key elements like area rugs, wall art, and textiles can make any space feel unfinished.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
The business also sells sofas, tables, rugs and other furniture accessories.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
With pillows, rugs, blankets, and pet beds, there is truly something for everyone.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Score markdowns on celebrity brands like Kelly Clarkson Home accent pillows, and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines area rugs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Carpets And Rugs Indoor and outdoor carpets and rugs shouldn’t be cleaned with a dry or wet Swiffer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Stock up on souvenirs, which include a wide selection of traditional and contemporary crafts, jewelry, pottery, and rugs, among other treasures.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The warm, folk-craft decor will include rag rugs, patchwork tile floors and string lights.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Skipping key elements like area rugs, wall art, and textiles can make any space feel unfinished.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
The business also sells sofas, tables, rugs and other furniture accessories.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
With pillows, rugs, blankets, and pet beds, there is truly something for everyone.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
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Her fashion sense has become iconic in its own right, synonymous with maximalist country glam, complete with jeweled embellishments and massive wigs.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Jimmys made a late but jaw-dropping entry in the previous film, where their controversial outfits — blond wigs, tracksuits and the kind of jingle-jangle jewelry worn by depraved British TV personality Jimmy Savile — added a surreal, left-field jolt of WTF that almost derailed the ending.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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