as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
with his flashy suit and carefully sculpted coiffure, he looks like a slick car dealer
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Recent Examples of coiffure
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Sadly for Sterling, his new coworker doesn't fall for his alleged charm — or Mad Men-era coiffure.
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Clark Collis, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2023
Look to see evidence of the imagination made real through human hands everywhere: in the land that is cleared; in the architecture that endures; in the quilts and elegant coiffures, the pressed and stitched shirts, the felted cowboy hats.
—Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Their symbolic power has a dark and thrilling history, beginning with their debut in the Garden of Eden, then turning up in Medusa’s coiffure, and even being found guilty for the murder of Cleopatra.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
Of course, Sweeney isn’t the first to try to conjure the likeness of the world’s most famous starlet — Anna Nicole Smith, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Beyoncé and even James Franco are just a few who have purposefully imitated Monroe’s platinum coiffure and scarlet lips.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
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Clark Collis, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2023
Look to see evidence of the imagination made real through human hands everywhere: in the land that is cleared; in the architecture that endures; in the quilts and elegant coiffures, the pressed and stitched shirts, the felted cowboy hats.
—Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Their symbolic power has a dark and thrilling history, beginning with their debut in the Garden of Eden, then turning up in Medusa’s coiffure, and even being found guilty for the murder of Cleopatra.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
Of course, Sweeney isn’t the first to try to conjure the likeness of the world’s most famous starlet — Anna Nicole Smith, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Beyoncé and even James Franco are just a few who have purposefully imitated Monroe’s platinum coiffure and scarlet lips.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiffure
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In the world of sport, tennis star Naomi Osaka exuded power and positivity with sunflowers pinned through her braids, and Vogue cover star Angel Reese posed for her Rose Basketball Club looking sweet as anything with a half-up half-down hairdo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Matt Roloff is rocking a new hairdo —and fans have something to say about it.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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The singer added a massive bow to her sleek half-up, half-down hairstyle.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to try out a new hairstyle, and probably the easiest way to switch up your look is to opt for bangs.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Real estate agents are providing free house-hunt services, salon workers free haircuts, restaurants free meals and so much more.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to housing those in need, the Evangelical church also provides free haircuts, bible study nights, a warming center for those suffering from homelessness, parties, and other service nights.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Zellweger’s hair was pulled back into a low ponytail with a few wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
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The ponytail should be thought of as a sort of pendulum which sways from one side to the other.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Coiffure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffure. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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