tresses

Definition of tressesnext
plural of tress

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locks
Noun
  • Dishant, my Indian hair stylist, expertly maneuvered his round brush through my heavy locks, coiffing them to perfection.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Bushey’s hostile behavior following his sister’s arrival caused Laurie and her mother to take several safety measures out of fear, such as removing knives from the home, changing the locks, and finally pursuing a restraining order against Bushey and taking steps to evict him, Pirrello said.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Tresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tresses. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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