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Recent Examples of big hair
In March, Glamour reported that big hair was making a comeback, as inspired by icons like like Brigitte Bardot, Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Cindy Crawford.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
For the uninitiated, that might seem like a paradox: big hair requiring short hair.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Not in the neon and big hair way—in the power dressing way.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
This was a good woman with a great Christian heart who was not just about mascara, big hair and everything like that.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
For the uninitiated, that might seem like a paradox: big hair requiring short hair.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Not in the neon and big hair way—in the power dressing way.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
This was a good woman with a great Christian heart who was not just about mascara, big hair and everything like that.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
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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
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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
Noun
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Five crew cut stepbrothers back from the army would knuckle punch the family puppy.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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Decked out in a leather bomber jacket with sunglasses and a crew cut, Nix was Iceman.—
Matt Schubert,
The Denver Post,
3 Nov. 2024
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Thinly shaved seitan slices are covered with a cheese-like sauce and jalapeño chimichurri and piled onto a pillowy soft brioche bun.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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Combs was served steak and cheese subs on hot dog buns, baked potatoes, green beans and margarine for dinner on New Year’s Eve.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Cocktails were moved into the venue’s former apiary, or beehive yard, which had a rustic feel.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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There are herbs growing on the rooftop, beehives that supply honey to the restaurant, and executive pastry chef Mac Daniel Dimla introduced no-waste chocolate to the Providence experience in 2022.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The couple left their home last evening with their two pugs after smoke engulfed their neighborhood near Eaten County, Bobbie Oliver said, where winds reached 70 mph.—
Raquel Coronell Uribe,
NBC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Vito, a 2-and-a-half-year-old pug from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, took home the coveted title of Best in Show, beating out about 2,000 dogs representing 205 breeds and varieties, according to the Kennel Club of Philadelphia who hosted the event.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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The actor, 38, ditched his signature curls for a buzz cut in a new campaign for Moncler's spring 2025 collection, drawing comparisons to his character Dam Humphrey in season one of Gossip Girl.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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The secret-weapon character who makes the more haunting impression is Agnes, whose chignon hides a rebellious spirit underneath — as well as a furtive romance with the stable boy, Isak (Malte Gårdinger).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her hair was styled by Rena Calhoun, who is a deft hand at leading lady hair: from a chic chignon on Hunter Schafer to Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau’s sleek bob.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are no permanent or semi-permanent colors, perms or relaxers used to alter the color, texture or curl pattern of the hair.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Her stylist at Looks Salon in Columbia, Maryland, will give her a feathery Farrah Fawcett look or a perm, and her bangs always come out fluffed to perfection.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Big hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20hair. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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