pompadour

Example Sentences

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The report shows images of the judge sitting on the bench while donning an Elvis wig with his signature black pompadour and sunglasses.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

He looked dapper for his first appearance in a mint green suit and shirt, but donned a blonde pompadour wig and “Death Rock” T-shirt for a second appearance as Beavis with Day’s buck-toothed Butt-Head.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

With his icy good looks, rockabilly-esque pompadour and vintage gold-top Gibson guitar, Mr. Walker helped define the look as well as the sound of Killing Joke during its peak in the 1980s and ’90s.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2023

Standing by Najjar, Walid Mjally, 15, a burly kid with a pompadour of black hair, turned to a visiting reporter and joined the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Grosie was short and fragile, with a gray pompadour and smiling brown eyes.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey