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hair

[hair] / hɛər /
NOUN
threadlike growth on animate being
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eyebrow fiber fur grass haircut hairstyle mane sideburn strand wig wool
STRONG
beard bristle cilium coiffure cowlick cut down eyelash feeler filament fluff fringe lock mop moustache quill ruff shock thatch tress tuft vibrissa villus whiskers
WEAK
frizzies split ends

Example Sentences

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Bigfooters have even made their own DNA kits to test hair samples they find but have also gathered evidence which cannot be accounted for, said Bartlett.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Cenci owns a company that sells mermaid clip-on hair extensions and flew in from New Jersey.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Natalie said while Wrexham has a small but growing mixed heritage population, access to afro hair care, specialist advice and culturally relevant spaces remained limited.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Then a tall Elder with short black hair and red lipstick stepped forward and hugged him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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