Thesaurus results for WIG

wig

noun

ˈwig

as in rug

a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy

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Recent Examples on the Web Stylists typically slick or braid the client’s hair down, apply a wig cap and glue the bundles to the wig cap protecting the client’s natural hair. —

Jazmine Boutte, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2024 In the comments, users were quick to theorize that Carpenter might be wearing wigs to protect her real hair throughout the tour. —

Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Yang’s Charli — who sported a black wig, dark sunglasses and stylish dress — then welcomed her guests: club legend Susanne Bartsch (played by SNL host Jean Smart), CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins (Chloe Fineman) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Ego Nwodim). —

Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2024 For all the variety of wigs, poses, and clothes, Warhol appears tightlipped and reserved, almost wary. —

Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wig

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