wigs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wigs At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold necklace. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson goes 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, 10 Sep. 2026 Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 With funnel cakes in the shape of her beloved butterfly and fashion exhibits with eye-popping heels and wigs, Dolly Parton’s theme park has history, entertainment, reverence. — Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton pictured with some of her stage wigs in Los Angeles on March 10, 1980. — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly revealed everything, told anyone who asked about the wigs, the eyelashes, the boobs, the boob jobs. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 By 1974, Parton was out on her own, and her signature public image — the blond wigs, the cleavage-baring outfits that showed off her hourglass figure — was cast in stone. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigs
Noun
  • From decorative rugs and pillows to throws and wreaths, the options are endless for easy and inexpensive ways to transform your space.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As appointed by production designer Valeria De Felice, the workspace is a literary dreamscape, lined with Persian rugs and bookcases displaying a rainbow of magazine spines.
    — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Comb-overs, bad toupees, the stuff of sitcom jokes.
    — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Wigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wigs. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster