as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircut
White took their relationship Instagram official in May 2020 after sharing a series of snapshots of Dobrev giving him a quarantine haircut.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Aniston’s new haircut incorporates more length and less volume, features a sleek root base, and focuses on the feathery, flicked ends of the original cut.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
His shop — located close to the center of town — became more than just a place to get a haircut.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For many involved in sports’ biggest occasions, the value in a haircut and finding the right person to do it clearly cannot be understated.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Aniston’s new haircut incorporates more length and less volume, features a sleek root base, and focuses on the feathery, flicked ends of the original cut.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
His shop — located close to the center of town — became more than just a place to get a haircut.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For many involved in sports’ biggest occasions, the value in a haircut and finding the right person to do it clearly cannot be understated.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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But Todd's response to her new look, which has since been reverted to her signature blonde hairdo, was not received well by the public.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ironically, this has been the year for hair changes in the royal family, as Princess Anne also debuted a new hairdo earlier in the year—her first change in five decades.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The flashiest thing about John Bates might be his mullet, his signature hairstyle that would stand out and draw attention to anyone else.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Instagram, Alcaraz — who defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second title at the prestigious tournament held in New York — shared a carousel of images, teasing the process of his hairstyle switch-up.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Based on a video shared by Hello Magazine, the princess took a few seconds to simply gather her hair into a low ponytail and tie it into a knot.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The expectant mom wore her hair styled in a loose ponytail.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point rate cut this month at about 90% and the odds of a half-point cut at nearly 10%, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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