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hairdo

[hair-doo] / ˈhɛərˌdu /
NOUN
coiffure
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Never mind that it was said to have been dreamed up by kids at a soda fountain that Short frequented and referred mainly to her upswept hairdo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

On the catwalk and in his own life, Valentino exuded luxury down to the last detail of his immaculate hairdo and caramel tan, often photographed with multiple pug dogs at his side.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

Her nightmarish laugh, gravity-defying hairdo and ferocious temper were part of a carefully constructed character that ranks as a comic masterpiece.

From BBC Oct. 28, 2025

Around the same time, Kirk changed the profile picture of his podcast’s Instagram and TikTok accounts to a picture of Cartman sporting the host’s hairdo.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2025

When Melanie introduced April she could tell that her mother was surprised by the eyelashes and hairdo and everything.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

The hashtag "hanfu" has been viewed over eleven billion times on Instagram-like Xiaohongshu, and is filled with posts of women in elaborate costumes and hairdos.

From Barron's Nov. 14, 2025

A succession of terrible hairdos effectively tones down Ms. Sweeney’s good looks, but she’s still recognizable, and more charmingly eager than she has ever been before.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 6, 2025

Contestants in the West African nation often spend a huge amount of money on their appearance, from outfits to hairdos - with very few choosing the natural look.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2025

The game pieces are archetypal characters like “pop star” and “school principal”; the setbacks, attachments like coffee and hairdos; the course, a trail to a Himalayan cave; the goal, enlightenment.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2024

I could lose myself playing with my dolls any day of the week, imagining a fabulous life for them with their cool clothes and ever-changing hairdos.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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