as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
with his flashy suit and carefully sculpted coiffure, he looks like a slick car dealer
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Recent Examples of coiffure
As National Geographic noted in its exploration of presidential coiffures, from George Washington's tight white curls to Donald Trump's golden locks, hairstyles have long been a cultural fixation.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
The character Zara Khan in 'Archer' | Credit: FX
Sadly for Sterling, his new coworker doesn't fall for his alleged charm — or Mad Men-era coiffure.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2023
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
The character Zara Khan in 'Archer' | Credit: FX
Sadly for Sterling, his new coworker doesn't fall for his alleged charm — or Mad Men-era coiffure.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiffure
Noun
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Think: her metallic foil fringe hairdo at 2019’s Way Out West Festival or literally any of her front row fashion week looks.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hairstylist Duffy was in charge of styling the wigs and hairdos seen on the runway.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 21-year-old was photographed watching the sporting event with a sleek, dark brown hairstyle wearing a white cardigan draped over her shoulders and a pair of pink sunglasses.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So what if your college classmate suddenly pivoted from finance to fitness influencing, or one of your friends got a terrible haircut?—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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Instead of getting a haircut every three months, switch to every six months, for example.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
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
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“Coiffure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffure. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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