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Recent Examples of bun
Wearing a beige leotard and white tutu, with her silky black hair secured in a tight bun, Ito is disarmingly devious in her efforts to seduce Prince Siegfried, played by dancer Lucas Ataide.
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
How best to perfect the space bun style a la Millie?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Rap Snacks has since expanded into noodles, candy, and honey buns, reaching into the U.K., Canada, and Spain.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Her blond tresses were styled in a messy bun with soft curls and striking fringe to frame her face courtesy of Pete Burkill.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
How best to perfect the space bun style a la Millie?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Rap Snacks has since expanded into noodles, candy, and honey buns, reaching into the U.K., Canada, and Spain.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Her blond tresses were styled in a messy bun with soft curls and striking fringe to frame her face courtesy of Pete Burkill.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bun
Noun
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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
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Fraser suggests avoiding extravagant or over-the-top styles in favor of romantic classics like a low ponytail or a chic chignon.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The students meet a day a week for lessons in a tiny underground classroom that teachers call the beehive, for the buzzing of all the children packed inside.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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If not on a set or stage, he’d likely be holed up at home, tinkering with his beehives or homemade solar heater.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her elegant updo was complemented with a floor-sweeping hot pink coat worn with a classic black dress and a sparkly necklace.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yeoh just stunned us all at the Oscars in a sleek updo and bright cobalt blue Balenciaga gown, and now the actor is off to Paris for the shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The company enlisted a group of corgis, pugs and sheep doodles for its dancing dog revue — and a canine celebrity.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Hair styles and treatments: Harsh hair treatments, like perms and relaxers, and tight hairstyles that pull your locks can lead to hair thinning or a receding hairline.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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And to be clear, whipping on chains and getting a perm doesn’t make your cowardice look any more cool.—
John Ridley,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Since the decade of big hair and neon fashion, a New Jersey man has been trying his luck.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Halle Berry wore the trendy flippy bob at the Oscars 2025, and it’s immediately being added to the mood board.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bun. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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