as in wigs
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area
the weatherman calmly adjusted his toupee after the wind nearly blew it off
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Contestants age 21 and older can dress like Buddy, which typically is a green elf jacket, yellow tights, an elf hat, curly-toed shoes and other Buddy-like accessories including wigs and props.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024 -
The brand, which develops lace front wigs that go up to $1,600, has grown to become a leading name in wigs and extensions, namely among the Black entertainment community.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Toupees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toupees. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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