as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircut
Michelle Obama's new haircut has sparked a discussion online, largely among conservative accounts.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2009, the media coined the term recession hair, which saw many forgo their regular haircut and styling appointments as a result of the stock market crash of 2008.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Shannon has opted for a new method of grooming to avoid the headache: home haircuts.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Over the weekend, barber Vince Garcia shared an Instagram video of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, getting a fresh haircut.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2009, the media coined the term recession hair, which saw many forgo their regular haircut and styling appointments as a result of the stock market crash of 2008.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Shannon has opted for a new method of grooming to avoid the headache: home haircuts.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Over the weekend, barber Vince Garcia shared an Instagram video of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, getting a fresh haircut.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
Noun
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Floating overhead, a giant Humpty Dumpty balloon sported a Trump hairdo.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Espresso singer—who ironically acted in a film called Bad Hair Day in 2015—eschews the cool-girl vibe and goes all in on glam with her blond, bouncy hairdo.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bradley jokingly suggested the facial hairstyle could bring him good luck.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the hairstyle also featured her usual honey blonde color, the contemporary styling felt like a stark contrast to her more sophisticated Glinda looks.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail, showing off her fresh face.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Jane Austen was clearly a fan—judging by her official portraits, the writer wore her curly hair pulled back into a long, voluminous ponytail, letting two curly strands fall over her face.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But often overlooked are the clothes that accompany the coiffure.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The universities argued in their lawsuit that arbitrary cuts to indirect research costs would force them to lay off staff, shutter expensive facilities and devastate the careers of young scientists.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Via David Lightman Trump’s cuts to California State Library lead to hiring freeze and furloughs, via William Melhado The Sacramento Bee William Melhado is The Sacramento Bee’s State Worker reporter.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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