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Recent Examples of wig
According to Conan Properties, He-Man was simply Conan in a blond wig.
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Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
The hairstylist and wig maker shares a scene with Gaga.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Like how Billie Eilish hid her blonde hair by wearing a black wig with green roots?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Davis wore makeup and a wig once, a wig a second time and a do-rag style head covering on a third call, according to prosecutors.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
The hairstylist and wig maker shares a scene with Gaga.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Like how Billie Eilish hid her blonde hair by wearing a black wig with green roots?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Davis wore makeup and a wig once, a wig a second time and a do-rag style head covering on a third call, according to prosecutors.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wig
Noun
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Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the Las Vegas convention, both Cruise, 63, and the Birdman director, 62, were present to share the teaser, which showed an older Cruise with white, thinning hair and wrinkles, thanks to some prosthetics, old-age makeup and a hairpiece.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He was immediately taken, both by Cheney’s warm personality and the instant results that a toupee can offer.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
13 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 10 May. 2026.
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