tousled

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As well as her work in film, Bardot will also be remembered as a fashion icon, with her blonde tousled hair and bold eyeliner setting beauty trends worldwide.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

There are tousled children in thick wool sweaters and copper pots hanging from the ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Hine’s tousled little boy, who looks forlornly into the camera with scowling dark eyes beneath a furrowed brow, likely had no such liberating choice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025

Both the royal and the presidential couples appeared to struggle with a strong wind, which tousled Macron’s hair and forced Camilla to hold on tightly to her pink, beret-style hat.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2023

“The Incorrigibles have very strikingly colored hair,” she said thoughtfully, gazing down at the three tousled heads.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood