pixie

Example Sentences

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The pixie dust of film school wore off fairly quickly, she remembers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

She accessorised the look with a spiky beach blonde pixie cut and stylish eyeglasses.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

In the photo, Halsey adorns a spunky pixie haircut and overplucked skinny eyebrows to pay homage to O'Riordan's cherry red short hairdo and overall '00s punk rock aesthetic.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

I might have named Edith Sim and instilled her with ambition, mischief, and a sassy pixie cut, but she selected her job—aspiring comedian—all on her own.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2024

And standing on either side of the pixie are two knights in his livery, one with scarlet hair braided into a crown on her head.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black