updo

noun

Definition of updonext
as in chignon

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Recent Examples of updo Swift, 36, wore her dark blonde hair in a low updo, completing her glam with her signature red lip and winged eyeliner. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 The uncomplicated French look will never go out of style, and the French hair clip is a must-have for that easy, messy updo. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 Accessories included a veil in her updo and diamond earrings. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 The sophisticated updo Kate is well-known for her hairstyles, which are nothing short of masterful. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 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
  • 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
  • This chignon involves a scarf to add some color and/or pattern to your usual hairstyle.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • Even her beauty look was understated, from her unfussy low bun to her pretty pale-pink square manicure.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Hailey, who wore a lime green halter dress and had her hair styled in a sleek bun, held a white parasol to shade herself from the sun.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • 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
  • Even so, her love of melody pulled her toward music, and many people encouraged her to take a path similar to an especially famous British pop siren with a ’60s beehive.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
  • On March 2—one day before debuting her new pageboy bob at Paris Fashion Week—Hadid made her grand entrance in a pair of straight-leg jeans that stop well above the ankle, showing off much of her beige crew sock and the entire tongue of her black loafers.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 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
  • Parton was a larger-than-life personality who was known for her glitzy costumes, voluptuous figure, and bouffant hairstyle.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Other footballers found changing hairstyles similarly painless.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • 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
  • At 67, her winsome singing voice is remarkably unchanged from the era of big hair and dangly earrings.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of big hair
Noun
  • As a child, Madix would put on shows for her pug, Ming, and a doll of Fievel, the mouse from An American Tail.
    — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fire officials said the people inside the vehicle were OK, but crews then had to locate and secure a pug that had been riding inside.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of pug

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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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