Thesaurus results for UPDO

updo

noun

Definition of updo

as in chignon

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Recent Examples of updo An updo can definitely be formal without looking fussy, and this is a masterclass in hitting exactly the notes. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 Crafted by Sami Knight, the blond bombshell updo was also very Britney Spears-coded. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 And thanks to its minimalistic design, it can be dressed up with jewelry and accessories or down with a relaxed updo and your favorite jeans. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026 Creating trendy updo looks is easy with cute hair clips like the Kitsch Mini Claw Clips. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for updo

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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

The sandwich, made with Vietnamese sausage, egg and a Vietnamese-style sauce on a brioche bun, became the namesake for her team’s newest concept.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
The chain also updated Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich with the new potato bun and homestyle mayo.

— Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of bun

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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

Taylor doffed his signature pageboy cap for a humble bow following the soothing ballad.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of pageboy

Noun

Mackie is also credited as the first designer to work on a complete doll, from the makeup and fashion, to the hairstyles and body shape.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
The influencer showed off the fresh hairstyle ahead of her appearance at Paris Fashion Week.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of hairstyle

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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

Rahtz is on the left, and Farmer is on the right with their pug, Doyle.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
There was so much going on, whether the props department were working on setting up the flowers, setting up the food, the dog trainers were getting the pugs ready, or some of the actors were just hanging out talking.

— Daisy Leepson, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

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