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Recent Examples of updo
The actress paired the look then with dark lipstick, and her hair was in a messy updo.
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Her updo featured an adorably imperfect bun, with loops and loose ends, secured lower on the back of her head.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Eliza brought the bridal vibes in a semi-sheer white mini dress with floral appliqués and white heels, and swept her hair into a half-updo with drop earrings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Now part-mullet, part-shag, her look was punk, brunette, a little unhinged, and entirely untameable—the kind of haircut that could never be neatly tied up in a bouncy ponytail or piled into an evening updo; the kind of haircut that would never earn you a desk job.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Her updo featured an adorably imperfect bun, with loops and loose ends, secured lower on the back of her head.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Eliza brought the bridal vibes in a semi-sheer white mini dress with floral appliqués and white heels, and swept her hair into a half-updo with drop earrings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Now part-mullet, part-shag, her look was punk, brunette, a little unhinged, and entirely untameable—the kind of haircut that could never be neatly tied up in a bouncy ponytail or piled into an evening updo; the kind of haircut that would never earn you a desk job.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
Noun
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Instead of her signature bouffant, the Princess Royal had her tresses coiffed in a chignon, making the change subtle but still quite significant.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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Paltrow, meanwhile, wore a similarly elegant and classic Valentino gown and her hair pulled into a low chignon, with face-framing pieces that created a long bob effect.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Hudson accessorized with jeweled statement earrings, wearing her blonde tresses in sleek bun.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The meaty creation is served on a sesame seed bun (like all Whoppers).—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The couple built their first beehive in 2011, a year after they were married.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Walnut trees soar overhead, a beehive sits in one corner and raised garden beds line one walkway.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Oct. 2021
Noun
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The new line is designed to address challenges associated with protective hairstyles and extensions.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The new hairstyle is reminiscent of how Princess Kate, 43, has worn her hair with tiaras for state banquets in recent years.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Victoria embraced the full WAG aesthetic — big hair, big sunglasses, big attitude.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Lost Boys is one of Schumacher's most deliciously gonzo films, an unceasingly fun roller coaster ride of fangs, big hair, and brilliantly gooey practical effects.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The series follows Eloise, a young girl who lives at the top of New York City's Plaza Hotel and features a variety of characters in the girl's life — including her nanny, her pet pug Weenie and a pet turtle named Skipperdee.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 1986, the designer’s beloved pug dog, Oliver, became a celebrity with a Valentino line bearing his name and likeness.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Ratanaruang, Miike even insisted on a specific hairstyle, the Punch Pama, a tight cropped perm popular amongst underworld elements in the 1970s.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Koko wears what appears to be a loose, curly perm with a wet finish.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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