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
With her original, breathy way of speaking, stressing odd syllables and stretching random vowels to the breaking point, her mad fashions and family of wigs, Moira is a sketch character with depth.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Moira also had a massive trove of wigs.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte With her elaborate wigs and affinity for gossip, Queen Charlotte is the head of society.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For the short styles, custom wigs were blended with ostrich-feather accents for an airy, weightless texture.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The story picks up where the last ended, as 12-year-old Spike is forcibly conscripted into joining a small band of murderous adolescents in blond wigs.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
The Jimmys made a late but jaw-dropping entry in the previous film, where their controversial outfits — blond wigs, tracksuits and the kind of jingle-jangle jewelry worn by depraved British TV personality Jimmy Savile — added a surreal, left-field jolt of WTF that almost derailed the ending.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026
Director Veverka has been involved in theater onstage and behind the scenes since childhood, from acting to props, wigs, hair, and makeup, but this is her first time directing.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Moira also had a massive trove of wigs.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte With her elaborate wigs and affinity for gossip, Queen Charlotte is the head of society.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For the short styles, custom wigs were blended with ostrich-feather accents for an airy, weightless texture.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The story picks up where the last ended, as 12-year-old Spike is forcibly conscripted into joining a small band of murderous adolescents in blond wigs.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
The Jimmys made a late but jaw-dropping entry in the previous film, where their controversial outfits — blond wigs, tracksuits and the kind of jingle-jangle jewelry worn by depraved British TV personality Jimmy Savile — added a surreal, left-field jolt of WTF that almost derailed the ending.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026
Director Veverka has been involved in theater onstage and behind the scenes since childhood, from acting to props, wigs, hair, and makeup, but this is her first time directing.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigs
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Look for quality vintage furniture, antique rugs, and signed art that can add character and sophistication to your space while staying budget-conscious.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Home Deals The home section has discounted furniture, home decor, bedding, rugs, cleaning tools, and even organizers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 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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Also, crazy Bumpit on Weir; looking forward to some more interesting hairpieces this Olympics season.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Wigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wigs. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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