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Recent Examples of quiff
On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Created by her go-to hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett, the style took inspiration from the 1950s, when volume, exaggerated waves, and quiffs were de rigueur in the world of women’s hair.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 29 June 2023
Sitting in her kitchen, occasionally fighting back tears, Bachek, their only child, shared family photos showing her father with an Elvis-style quiff on holidays by the Black Sea, beaming at Lyubov or swinging his granddaughter playfully in a shopping bag.
—Byreuters, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2022
Vernon François—celebrity hairstylist, educator, brand founder, and the mastermind behind iconic looks donned by Lupita Nyong'o, Tessa Thompson, and Willow Smith (the list goes on)—recommends creating a quiff with pins or clips to change up your look.
—Erin Parke, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2021
Her blonde locks had been styled into an updo with a curled quiff at the front.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
One specimen, housed at the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, not only preserves a weird bristly tail quiff, but also the remains of its flesh.
—Jon Tennant, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2016
Pike’s soaring gray quiff meant to be a brand shoutout?
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Created by her go-to hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett, the style took inspiration from the 1950s, when volume, exaggerated waves, and quiffs were de rigueur in the world of women’s hair.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 29 June 2023
Sitting in her kitchen, occasionally fighting back tears, Bachek, their only child, shared family photos showing her father with an Elvis-style quiff on holidays by the Black Sea, beaming at Lyubov or swinging his granddaughter playfully in a shopping bag.
—Byreuters, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2022
Vernon François—celebrity hairstylist, educator, brand founder, and the mastermind behind iconic looks donned by Lupita Nyong'o, Tessa Thompson, and Willow Smith (the list goes on)—recommends creating a quiff with pins or clips to change up your look.
—Erin Parke, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2021
Her blonde locks had been styled into an updo with a curled quiff at the front.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
One specimen, housed at the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, not only preserves a weird bristly tail quiff, but also the remains of its flesh.
—Jon Tennant, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2016
Pike’s soaring gray quiff meant to be a brand shoutout?
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiff
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Style: Rail-thin in sunglasses, black suit and unruly pompadour; Dylan accouterments include acoustic guitar, harmonica and ever-present cigarette.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here’s Every Detail About the Iconic Gown Elvis needed a support wire to keep his pompadour up Priscilla wasn’t the only one who took special care with her appearance on her wedding day.Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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The Oscar nominee also arrived at the event with a blonde hairdo, just like Dylan's 2003 locks.Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Watch your hairdos, everyone! Where to watch The Birds: Netflix 17.Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Palmer also sported bangs and a voluminous hairstyle.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her glam featured a straight hairstyle with a middle part and her makeup included rosy cheeks and a glossy lip for a final touch of semi-old school glamour.Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
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Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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Gibson spends most of the premiere in a ridiculous wig of surfer curls; by the end, he’s got Hall’s haircut, and his inner monologue sounds suspiciously like his predecessor.Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Guests enjoy an extensive menu of cocktails and meals that are included in the cost of admission, as well as spa and beauty offerings such as manicures, pedicures, haircuts and massages, for an additional fee.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Quiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiff. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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