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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /
NOUN
coiffure
Synonyms
STRONG
DA afro beehive braids dreads flip hair haircut hairdo permanent pigtails plait ponytail tail tease trim wave
WEAK
blow dry corn rows crew cut fuzz cut hair-comb razor cut
NOUN
hairstyle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
braid haircut hairdo headdress ponytail
STRONG
afro beehive bob bouffant bubble bun chignon coiffure cut do fade flattop flip mohawk natural pageboy pigtails pixie
WEAK
blow dry brushcut crewcut ducktail feather cut horse tail razor cut

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He presented prison guards with a copy of a 2017 court ruling stating that Rastafarians should be allowed to keep their dreadlocks in line with their religious beliefs.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

After two decades, his dreadlocks went nearly to his knees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

This season, as one of Arisu’s clients, Kuina is practically glowing with joy and contentment in a chunky sweater and jeans, but still with her signature dreadlocks.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

The trailer saw the Mysterious Girl singer donning long dreadlocks and speaking in a Jamaican accent, which led to criticism from some viewers.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

This guy with short dreadlocks makes his way through the crowd, and people give him dap along the way.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.