Thesaurus results for WIGS

wigs

noun

plural of wig

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 The set, costumes, props, wigs and makeup all worked together to transport the actors to that otherworldly spot. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Some 1,037 Marilyn lookalikes of every gender in white halter dresses and platinum blonde wigs congregated in downtown Palm Springs. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 There have been tons of wigs, three murders — one for each episode so far — and lots of shake-ups in the handling of the respective murder cases. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 July 2026 The killer is Catherine (Lola Petticrew), a petite young woman who goes about in a variety of wigs, under a variety of names, careful to mask in public. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 The trio has assimilated perfectly, down to their graying wigs. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The series ran from 2001 to 2006 and saw Garner move out of her girl-next-door typecasting into a new mold as a spy and action hero (with an incredible collection of wigs). — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Blue wigs, face paint and bold team colors have been some of the defining fashion statements of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with Japan's supporters turning heads in the stands in particular. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 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, 3 July 2026

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At Toyon, carpet was replaced with rugs and easy-to-clean linoleum floors.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The store’s décor may consist of old rugs and retro light fixtures, but Tip Top’s luster comes from its devotion to customer service.

— New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of rugs

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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
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