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Recent Examples of wig
In one of the photos, Carpenter, known for her platinum blonde locks, sported a long dark wig.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
In a show where style becomes substance, Qween Jean’s costume designs offer one splendiferous fashion after another, topped by stunning hair and wig designs by Nikiya Mathis.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Having McKellen reprise Gandalf is a bit easier as the actor was made to look older than his 60 years when playing Gandalf, and his face was somewhat hidden under a long beard, wig and prosthetic nose.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Among the sparkling gowns and bouffant wigs are a still-growing selection from Heklina’s own collection, donated in the past year by the performer’s close friend and executor Nancy French.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
In a show where style becomes substance, Qween Jean’s costume designs offer one splendiferous fashion after another, topped by stunning hair and wig designs by Nikiya Mathis.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Having McKellen reprise Gandalf is a bit easier as the actor was made to look older than his 60 years when playing Gandalf, and his face was somewhat hidden under a long beard, wig and prosthetic nose.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Among the sparkling gowns and bouffant wigs are a still-growing selection from Heklina’s own collection, donated in the past year by the performer’s close friend and executor Nancy French.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wig
Noun
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On his first day on set, Tommy pulls off a hat to reveal a bright-red hairpiece.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tokyo Stylez, Cardi’s hairstylist, brushes out a sleek brown hairpiece, and Erika la’ pearl, her makeup artist, dabs at Cardi’s face while the rapper scrolls through her phone, controlling the music.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In her San Diego studio, Cheney shows off the process of hair system installations — and the dramatic transformation a toupee can have.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of Miller’s cornermen seemingly notified him of the situation just as the third round was about to begin, prompting the 318-pounder to stand, shrug to the crowd cartoonishly and peel the toupee off his head.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Wig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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