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Recent Examples of wig
In order to make Saldana fit the part, dark makeup, a prosthetic nose, and an afro-style wig were employed.
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Essence, 28 July 2025
Both African and European men wore wigs or grew their hair long.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
When 16-year-old Alessandra tried on her first wig, her smile and tears revealed everything words couldn't express.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Jimenez wears wigs for her performances, applies waterproof makeup to keep her mermaid face bright and friendly and has to protect her hair and body from the sun, the salt and other chemicals in the water.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Essence, 28 July 2025
Both African and European men wore wigs or grew their hair long.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
When 16-year-old Alessandra tried on her first wig, her smile and tears revealed everything words couldn't express.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Jimenez wears wigs for her performances, applies waterproof makeup to keep her mermaid face bright and friendly and has to protect her hair and body from the sun, the salt and other chemicals in the water.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wig
Noun
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The goldendoodle taking a nap on the rug, becoming almost completely invisible.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Use area rugs in high-traffic areas like entryways or in spaces where kids and pets play to prevent scratches.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The vibe: Inspired by traditional flower crowns, this DIY comb hairpiece is designed to work with buns or ponytails for those hot Fiesta days.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
22 Apr. 2025
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That’s asking an awful lot of a single hairpiece! 5 | Who else cheered from their couch when Dark Winds’ Bernadette slugged Garza?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Some celebrities and influencers have even openly discussed wearing hairpieces, weaves, wigs or toupees.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Robert Greenberg, a former hairstylist who tried to get rich off of everything from mail-order toupees to roller skates, founded the company with his son Michael in 1992 and the family still owns a 12% stake.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Wig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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