1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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This medium-length cut uses fringe to part thick tresses.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Princess Charlotte had her tresses pulled back in a half-ponytail tied with ribbon, and the hair bow was her biggest yet.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Victoria topped off her look with a pair of peep-toe heels, wearing her ombré tresses in subtle waves.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The beloved Scottish singer took to Instagram to seemingly tease new music in a series of photos that featured a dramatic new getup: blond tresses, a fur coat, large sunglasses and a sporty tracksuit.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Princess Charlotte had her tresses pulled back in a half-ponytail tied with ribbon, and the hair bow was her biggest yet.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Victoria topped off her look with a pair of peep-toe heels, wearing her ombré tresses in subtle waves.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The beloved Scottish singer took to Instagram to seemingly tease new music in a series of photos that featured a dramatic new getup: blond tresses, a fur coat, large sunglasses and a sporty tracksuit.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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tress
noun
: a long lock of hair
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