updo

noun

Definition of updonext
as in chignon

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Recent Examples of updo In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Black-and-white photos show Kelly styling the dress with white gloves, a sash and diamond jewelry while wearing her hair in an updo. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 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 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 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
  • Madame Peng Liyuan sported a navy Mandarin-style dress with pale pink at the neckline and her hair swept up in a chignon.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 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
  • With the bread flour, the end result is a lovely, crowd-pleasing bun that’s great for snacking on its own or enjoying alongside a special holiday meal.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And of course, the star of the show is The Fat One, which is a monster footlong hot dog topped with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, pop fries and chives on a soft bun.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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
  • For beauty, Tyla went with a sweeping straight hairstyle with cornrows and modeled a pink manicure.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, the shag is one of the top trending hairstyles for 2025.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 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
  • 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
Definition of pug

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