dreadlocks

Example Sentences

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Rastafarians let their hair grow, typically in dreadlocks, as part of their beliefs in the religion which originated in Jamaica and was popularized by the late reggae singer Bob Marley.

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

Moody, wearing dreadlocks and a contagious smile, can’t stop scoring, averaging 32.7 points per game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

An elderly woman, with graying dreadlocks peeking out of a bright yellow headwrap and wearing a brilliant gold-studded blanket draped over her shoulders, stepped barefoot onto the stone stage.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia