as in rugs
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 wigs
Long before the glam, the colorful wigs and ever-changing beauty looks, the fame and arena tours, Cardi B had a complicated relationship with her hair.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
Spectators along the route wore kilts, orange wigs, Irish flags and full leprechaun ensembles.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Now operating within the British legal system, Americans might be surprised by the number of wigs worn in court, but the show’s basic structure and arc are the same.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
If Hibino was responsible for translating kabuki’s visual language onto the film actors’ faces, veteran craftsman Tadashi Nishimatsu faced an equally demanding task recreating the elaborate wigs that complete and enliven the iconic stage aesthetic.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Inside looked like any other beauty shop—wigs in the back, buckets of cheap sunglasses and door-knocker earrings, a distinct scent formed through the combination of chemicals and natural butters.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
People are asking Miller how to talk to their own stylists about the halo look and moms want lookalike wigs for their daughters.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Deryck also says that wigs are coming back better than ever for 2026.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
Spectators along the route wore kilts, orange wigs, Irish flags and full leprechaun ensembles.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Now operating within the British legal system, Americans might be surprised by the number of wigs worn in court, but the show’s basic structure and arc are the same.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
If Hibino was responsible for translating kabuki’s visual language onto the film actors’ faces, veteran craftsman Tadashi Nishimatsu faced an equally demanding task recreating the elaborate wigs that complete and enliven the iconic stage aesthetic.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Inside looked like any other beauty shop—wigs in the back, buckets of cheap sunglasses and door-knocker earrings, a distinct scent formed through the combination of chemicals and natural butters.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
People are asking Miller how to talk to their own stylists about the halo look and moms want lookalike wigs for their daughters.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Deryck also says that wigs are coming back better than ever for 2026.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigs
Noun
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Chunky chairs, ikat wallpaper, and not a straight line to be seen, plus patterns, fringes, statement pompoms, and colorful rugs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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While many outdoor rugs are made from plastic, this one is crafted from 100 percent natural jute, a coarse but sturdy material that’s guaranteed to hold up over time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While scouting factories, Edwin and his collaborators visited a functioning wig factory in Bali, where entire families labor together crafting elaborate hairpieces for international export.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Then, Rick Owens turned the cut into overgrown lashes and pastel hairpieces directed by digital artist Bernardo Martins (and styled by Duffy).—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Wigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wigs. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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