beehive

noun

Definition of beehivenext
as in bun

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Recent Examples of beehive Socialite Minnie Cushing wears her hair is pulled up off her face, teased into a voluminous beehive, and adorned with a sweet smattering of daisies. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired. — Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024 Cher isn't the only star who has embraced the retro beehive updo recently. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025 Over 14,000 beehives have been installed across Africa and Asia to date. — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beehive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beehive
  1. bun
  2. chignon
  3. permanent
  4. pug
  5. big hair
  6. updo
  7. upsweep
  8. bob
Noun
  • There’s a terrifying community lurking just beneath our internet—beneath the Mayhem cycle, Met Gala dresses, and Bad Bunny’s buns.
    — Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Spoiler: there were tons of messy buns and loose sweats on display.
    — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of bun
Noun
  • The ensemble was coordinated with a pair of pumps, and Hadid’s glam included a natural, clean makeup look with her hair styled in a sleek, tight chignon.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Keeping the dress the centerpiece of the look, Hamlin’s hair was pulled back into a sleek tight chignon with minimal makeup featuring thin brows.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.
    — Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024
  • There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
    — Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
Definition of permanent
Noun
  • Only after the pug has had her food. Car: Have never owned one.
    — airmail.news, airmail.news, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The seven rescued pug puppies are now available for adoption at the Helen Woodward Animal Center on a first-come-first-served basis.
    — Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of pug
Noun
  • Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!
    — Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The big hair and thick accents would take you out of the dour world of the movie if decades of Snookies and Sopranos, Gorgas and Guidicis didn’t retroactively ground these characters in some form of reality.
    — Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of big hair
Noun
  • Long’s hair was even styled in an updo to emphasize the cutout details of her gown.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
  • And to end the week, Rihanna went home to Barbados in lolly pop blush and a half-braided updo.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of updo
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    — BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Definition of upsweep
Noun
  • And after West Side Story and Shazam, Zegler and her bob are probably wishing on that well for a movie with a non-problematic co-star.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As for her glam, Fox’s hair was styled in a short bob with an icy blond look; a few wisps of hair framed her face.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of bob

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