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
The sale features impressive savings on patio furniture, area rugs, Adirondack chairs, and clever storage solutions that make handling household clutter easy.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Moradillo sofas, Ethnicraft oak furniture, Inbani vanities, Catalano fixtures and handwoven rugs bring European polish to a distinctly Bahamian setting.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Rooms come in four styles — Classical, Opera, Contemporary and Jazz — and feature elegant touches like Murano glass chandeliers, coffered ceilings and custom area rugs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Dramatic lighting, jewel-toned shag rugs, and domestic props all became a theatrical reflection of not only the Brooklyn town house, but Allen’s personal journey.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Prepare the Area Remove any furniture, appliances, rugs, or other items from on top and below the deck, then clean the deck with a broom or blower to get rid of loose dirt and debris.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Today, Vipp is run by Nielsen’s grandchildren, Kasper Egelund and Sofie Christensen Egelund, and produces everything from sofas and rugs to lighting and mugs.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Moradillo sofas, Ethnicraft oak furniture, Inbani vanities, Catalano fixtures and handwoven rugs bring European polish to a distinctly Bahamian setting.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Rooms come in four styles — Classical, Opera, Contemporary and Jazz — and feature elegant touches like Murano glass chandeliers, coffered ceilings and custom area rugs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Dramatic lighting, jewel-toned shag rugs, and domestic props all became a theatrical reflection of not only the Brooklyn town house, but Allen’s personal journey.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Prepare the Area Remove any furniture, appliances, rugs, or other items from on top and below the deck, then clean the deck with a broom or blower to get rid of loose dirt and debris.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Today, Vipp is run by Nielsen’s grandchildren, Kasper Egelund and Sofie Christensen Egelund, and produces everything from sofas and rugs to lighting and mugs.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
Noun
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Mindelle got her dress from Rent the Runway, and wigs on Hollywood Blvd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The stuff with a load of people wearing wigs moaning about taxes just isn’t seen as very glamorous.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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