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ponytail

[poh-nee-teyl] / ˈpoʊ niˌteɪl /
NOUN
braid
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With her long hair tied back in a ponytail, a white top, beige jacket and wide-legged jeans, she stands out in an industry dominated by men in suits.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

French-English artist Lydia Corbett sat for Pablo Picasso in 1954 and was the subject of about 60 works, turning her hair style—a high ponytail and bangs—into a sensation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

In a short while, Jones had gained enough confidence in whipping his mannequin’s hair into a ponytail that he vowed to try with his daughter soon.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

She had a long ponytail, which was perfect for pulling, especially if she flipped it around right in front of your face.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

Dressed in blush-pink suits, with floor-length ponytails, the band are mobbed by fans when they arrive in the Eurovision press centre.

From BBC May 11, 2023

Stadiums filled with families dressed in school colors and little girls wearing ponytails finished with giant bows.

From New York Times Nov. 3, 2022

Last year, the Army and the Air Force released new rules that allow more flexibility for service members who wear locs, twists, braids and ponytails.

From Washington Post Aug. 11, 2022

There are plenty of headbands and sideways ponytails held up by Scrunchies.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2022

Mrs. Das untangled Tina’s hair with her brush and divided it into two little ponytails.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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