updo

noun

Definition of updonext
as in chignon

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Recent Examples of updo The one who does the best is Teresa with her poofy updo supporting a little crown and a corseted gown that looks like something Bertha Russel would have descended an elaborate staircase wearing. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Meg’s hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, transformed Megan with a platinum updo that mirrored a pair of cute cat ears, whose tips were dyed a peachy orange. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 Erica wore a strapless white gown and a curly updo, while Max kept it simple in a gray suit. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 One of the most popular styles was the pineapple updo—that is, an updo with cascading curls. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for updo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
  1. chignon
  2. bun
  3. beehive
  4. pageboy
  5. upsweep
  6. hairstyle
  7. big hair
  8. pug
Noun
  • Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The ornate trim and sparkle speak for themselves, making these the perfect pieces to pair with a slick chignon, red lipstick and your favorite heels.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • The sandwich consisted of a marinated skinless chicken breast filet, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, Monterey Jack cheese and a herb sauce, all piled on a bun, according to a 1993 press release about the menu item.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The manager, Steph Burridge, appeared, her blond hair half gathered into a top bun.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • The actress, who’s appeared in five previous seasons of the anthology, is sporting a retro beehive, a blue dress, and black heels.
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The first technique involves braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle.
    — Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • George served as a pageboy, while William was his brother’s best man.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor doffed his signature pageboy cap for a humble bow following the soothing ballad.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pageboy
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • 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
Definition of upsweep
Noun
  • To this day, there are white club kids in New York who are in the club talking in black-ccents and wearing imitations of black people’s hairstyles.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But as Huettl had the social media savvy to keep posting her hairstyles for the internet to see, what started out as a small bonding moment soon became a viral sensation.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • Crafted by celebrity hair architect Tokyo Stylez, the texture spoke to a different time, a decade defined by big hair, otherwise known as the ’80s.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Well besides being well known for her voice, big hair and charming personality, she was also recognized for her devotion to the natural world.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of big hair
Noun
  • Great Danes, for example, generally don’t live as long as golden retrievers or pugs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The pattern bucks what scientists see elsewhere in the animal kingdom and helps explain why Great Danes rarely outlive golden retrievers or pugs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pug

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