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Recent Examples of updo
Slinky and perfectly draped, this ice-blue long-sleeve maxi dress is a sartorial mullet—the open back calls for a simple updo, accentuated with sculptural earrings.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Tie it loosely over a curled updo, or style it as a neck scarf to add the finishing touch to any outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
As for the overall style, Thevenot gravitates toward simplicity, suggesting something in the center of the updo-to-hair-down spectrum.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
The singer’s blond hair was tussled into a messy updo with strands of hair to frame Jackson’s face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Tie it loosely over a curled updo, or style it as a neck scarf to add the finishing touch to any outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
As for the overall style, Thevenot gravitates toward simplicity, suggesting something in the center of the updo-to-hair-down spectrum.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
The singer’s blond hair was tussled into a messy updo with strands of hair to frame Jackson’s face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
Noun
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As for her glam, Lawrence’s blond-brunette hair was tossed up into a messy chignon, with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Romantic Chignon A soft and simple chignon, Kim says, would be a perfect way to harken back to Swift’s earlier days.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her hair was slicked back into a bun.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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As for her glam, her hair was tussled into a messy bun with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The couple built their first beehive in 2011, a year after they were married.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Walnut trees soar overhead, a beehive sits in one corner and raised garden beds line one walkway.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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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
Noun
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Jarrett dressed up as Lark Voorhies' fashionista character Lisa Turtle, donning a neon green number and scrunchie hairstyle.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to Ratanaruang, Miike even insisted on a specific hairstyle, the Punch Pama, a tight cropped perm popular amongst underworld elements in the 1970s.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Victoria embraced the full WAG aesthetic — big hair, big sunglasses, big attitude.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Lost Boys is one of Schumacher's most deliciously gonzo films, an unceasingly fun roller coaster ride of fangs, big hair, and brilliantly gooey practical effects.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mason, 39, talks with PEOPLE exclusively about all the planning that went into throwing their pug the perfect party.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite his high drive, Whiskie also embraces his pug side.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Ratanaruang, Miike even insisted on a specific hairstyle, the Punch Pama, a tight cropped perm popular amongst underworld elements in the 1970s.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Koko wears what appears to be a loose, curly perm with a wet finish.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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