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hairstyle

NOUN
cut, style of a head of hair
Synonyms
STRONGEST
braid dreadlocks haircut hairdo headdress ponytail
STRONG
afro beehive bob bouffant bubble bun chignon coiffure cut do fade flattop flip mohawk natural pageboy pigtails pixie
WEAK
blow dry brushcut crewcut ducktail feather cut horse tail razor cut

Example Sentences

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Kim Ju Ae’s “half-updo” mirrors the hairstyle favored by her mother, North Korea’s first lady, Ri Sol Ju.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Actor Michael Douglas, a longtime Riley friend who was on hand on Sunday, says Riley's trademark swept-back hairstyle inspired the look for his 1987 Oscar-winning role as banker Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street."

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He takes on Kirk’s style of speaking, grin and hairstyle while hosting campus debates.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2025

The first day of the trial, she sported short black hair, followed the next day by a blond showgirl hairstyle.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

I wear the Air Jordans that Pri picked out for me, but I keep my hairstyle.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi