big hair

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Recent Examples of big hair Formed in 1984 in Kingston, the members were a rag-tag bunch of rock and blues freaks coming up in an era where their contemporaries consisted of big hair, bigger egos, and polished rock radio songs. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024 Big sounds, big bands, big clothes, and — perhaps biggest of all — big hair! John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 No one serves up big hair energy quite like Blake Lively. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 31 July 2024 July 26, 2024 A big hair transformation is the perfect—and most conventional—way to usher in a new chapter. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for big hair 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
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
Noun
  • Decked out in a leather bomber jacket with sunglasses and a crew cut, Nix was Iceman.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
  • At the official start of the fall 2024 NFL season in September, the tight end, 35, made waves with his look, which had gone from his signature buzz cut to a shaggy crew cut with super faded sides.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Bar Louie Free to all active and retired military veterans is a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Between the buns: The Double Meat features two 5-inch patties, tomato, lettuce, diced onions and mustard.
    Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Despite its close proximity to the urban sprawl, the natural world permeates their forested two-acre lot, where rosemary and lavender grow, wild beehives can be found in old tree branches, and the occasional brown bear wanders past.
    John Wogan, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Haynes says his mother’s home overlooks the heavily decimated River Arts District, a beloved creative beehive of studios and galleries along the ancient French Broad River.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Tom and Cynthia have birds, lizards, cats and dogs — including a pug named Frank who frequently makes appearances on Tom’s Instagram.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that short-nosed breeds, such as pugs and bulldogs, are more likely to die on airplanes than dogs with normal-length muzzles, because these breeds are more prone to respiratory problems.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Bobs worn blunt or mussed, the enduring resurgence of shags and reimagined mullets, buzz cuts, and pixies, are all on the menu, infusing social feeds and red carpet events with a welcome levity.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
  • This year, though, Swift did convince him to ditch his usual preseason buzz cut.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • For her glam, the actress’ hair was styled into a tight chignon by Mara Roszak.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Bessette-Kennedy wore hers with elbow-length gloves and pointed stilettos to elevate the simple design, yet kept her hair relaxed in a loose chignon.
    Naomi Pike, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Visually, it is defined by sequined dresses and star Blake Lively’s gigantic crimson perm.
    Coleman Spilde, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Watch her already-hilarious SNL promo above, and then check out 21 vintage photos that prove Jean Smart has always been the coolest, hottest woman alive (in a way that not even the pervasive perm trend of the 1980s could damage): WATCH Sydney Sweeney Has a Spare Wig in Her Miu Miu Bag.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024

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