as in ponytail
chiefly US
a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.
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Recent Examples of pompadour
As the float sailed through Pasadena, an Elvis Presley tribute artist sang a hip-shaking medley of the King’s greatest songs, as dancers in pompadours and poodle skirts swayed alongside.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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
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
At first, the absurdity is somewhat contained: The Beavis doppelgänger (host Ryan Gosling) is asked to change seats at the interviewee’s request due to his distracting blond pompadour.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2024
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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
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
At first, the absurdity is somewhat contained: The Beavis doppelgänger (host Ryan Gosling) is asked to change seats at the interviewee’s request due to his distracting blond pompadour.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
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Beckham wore her brunette tresses in a sleek ponytail.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead, think about braiding the hair, putting it in a ponytail or adding special items, like Mardi Gras decorations.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This is the place for guests to go get hairdos, makeup and clothing inspired by famed characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Thor.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Viewers can even make out the women’s chignon hairstyle — a popular hairdo at the time.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the performance, Twain wore a dazzling cream dress with her hair in a partial quiff.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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His grooming was kept simple with his hair styled in a messy quiff.—
Nick Hall,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2024
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As National Geographic noted in its exploration of presidential coiffures, from George Washington's tight white curls to Donald Trump's golden locks, hairstyles have long been a cultural fixation.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the photo obtained by the outlet, Sia — known for obscuring her face on stage and at public events with oversized wigs — wore her long blonde hair in beaded braids, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Yet Moore brings an undeniable coolness factor to the proceedings, with her hair full of braids and earth-girl vibes.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reveal your new hairstyle when your kids come home from school.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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The avant-garde hairstyle harmonized perfectly with the actor’s strapless silver mirrored Christian Siriano gown, which also featured a tight-fitting skirt and a dramatic train.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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What is the cup bob? Cut almost one-length around the chin, the name of this bob haircut references the way the cut cups the contours of the face (the chin and jaw) to create a cute rounded shape, like a tea cup.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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