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wig

noun

ˈwig How to pronounce wig (audio)
Definition of wignext
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 of wig Rae walked into the Academy of Music just in time for Saturday night's orchestra dress rehearsal and had costume and wig fittings during breaks. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 For the role, the actress donned a brown wig with long waves that cascaded six inches past her shoulders. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Trump’s hair has long been the subject of ridicule from his critics, with comedian Rosie O’Donnell in August alleging that the president's hair was fake and actually a wig. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 But fear not, Margo’s wig remains a comforting presence through it all. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wig
  1. hairpiece
  2. toupee
Noun
  • Nobody was hurt, Ferguson said, though the man responsible for the mistake did lose his hairpiece in the blast, unveiling his bald head.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once rid of the hairpiece, Agassi produced the most successful season of his career.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairpiece
Noun
  • Comb-overs, bad toupees, the stuff of sitcom jokes.
    — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of toupee

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“Wig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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