Thesaurus results for UPDO

updo

noun

Definition of updo

as in chignon

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Recent Examples of updo Creating trendy updo looks is easy with cute hair clips like the Kitsch Mini Claw Clips. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 Dion teamed the dress with black heels and a black handbag, wearing her hair in a sleek updo. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 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 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

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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

In a photo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on September 4, Blanchett debuted a new dark brunette hair transformation that may be her lengthiest hairstyle in over a year.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
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

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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