French twist

noun

Definition of French twistnext
as in big hair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for French twist
  1. big hair
  2. permanent
  3. buzz cut
  4. beehive
  5. chignon
  6. pug
  7. bun
  8. crew cut
Noun
  • Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
    John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Tammy, who later married Roe Messner after divorcing Jim in 1992, was a larger-than-life personality known for her big hair, fake eyelashes and her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of big hair
Noun
  • But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.
    Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024
  • There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
    Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
Definition of permanent
Noun
  • Howie had his guns on display for his guest appearance on NBC's Brilliant Minds. 11 of 14 In Vogue Rocking a buzz cut and a goatee, Howey looked nice and casual in this flick from 2020. 12 of 14 Hitting the Red Carpet The man sure cleans up nice ... 13 of 14 Savy and Stylish ...
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Then the door opened, and in came some kind of young person, tall and heron-thin, in a jumpsuit dirty at the knees, wearing a buzz cut that shone golden under the fluorescents and a gender that was not immediately legible.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • La Colombe in Cape Town sells covetable crockery and cutlery designed by local artisans—including a ceramic beehive, a tribute to the region’s honey.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As election day approached, Pacquiao’s home in General Santos City was a beehive.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • The actress’ hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Anderson continues to go makeup-free, and went more relaxed with her hair too: a simple blowout of her long blonde hair for the day, and a soft chignon for the evening.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • For the first time in at least a decade, a pug has been crowned best in show at the 92nd annual National Dog Show.
    Kaylah Jackson, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • For the first time, a pug has won the Best in Show title at the National Dog Show.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of pug
Noun
  • Hairdos were also polished—Zoe Kravitz wore a slicked bun which, much like their names, matched Zoe Saldana.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Meester wore a sequined light green gown with a plunging neckline, accessorized with a diamond necklace and matching bracelet, with her hair pulled back in a messy bun.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Five crew cut stepbrothers back from the army would knuckle punch the family puppy.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Decked out in a leather bomber jacket with sunglasses and a crew cut, Nix was Iceman.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of crew cut
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