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Recent Examples of updo
One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The model added white accessories and wore her hair in a sleek updo.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 July 2025
The updo of it all feels formal, but the undone finish keeps it effortlessly cool and totally Rihanna.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 July 2025
While her experimentation solidified her icon status, Lil Kim’s more natural hair and makeup looks are just as fabulous, with one of her latest appearances on the Christian Siriano front row in a white oval manicure and jet black updo.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2025
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The model added white accessories and wore her hair in a sleek updo.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 July 2025
The updo of it all feels formal, but the undone finish keeps it effortlessly cool and totally Rihanna.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 July 2025
While her experimentation solidified her icon status, Lil Kim’s more natural hair and makeup looks are just as fabulous, with one of her latest appearances on the Christian Siriano front row in a white oval manicure and jet black updo.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
Noun
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The Princess Royal wore her hair in a chignon in lieu of a bouffant, deviating from the voluminous hairdo that's considered a hallmark of her signature style.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Until now, when her hair was styled in more of a low chignon.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 July 2025
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Still, these buns are somewhat sticky, so that’s a fun little mystery.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
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The restaurant’s playful take serves it slider-style, with two mini sandwiches on pillowy split-top buns from Milwaukee bakery Midwest Sad.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Officials, including Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, have accused Powell of presiding over a lavish overhaul of the central bank’s headquarters to include Italian beehives, water features and executive elevators whisking Fed policymakers to an executive dining room.—
Lucy Bayly,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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And this is the focus of everything served at the hotel which has an impressive kitchen garden and beehives.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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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
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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 July 2025
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The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Fast forward to Saturday (July 13), and Thompson posted his own set of vacation shots from the Bahamas, one clearly showing Meg’s backside and big hair.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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And although the era of big hair, pastels and Pac-Man has long gone, A Flock of Seagulls and their ‘80s contemporaries left an indelible imprint on pop culture with their New Wave sound and look.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not just any perm mind you, but a home perm in my aunt’s kitchen.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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High porosity hair responds rapidly and inconsistently to chemicals, such as those used in perms, hair dyes, and chemical straighteners.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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