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Recent Examples of comb-over
Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
To the public, Zhang had been a colorless apparatchik, distinguished in official pictures only by his military uniform, moonish features, and jet-black comb-over.
—Richard McGregor, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2019
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
To the public, Zhang had been a colorless apparatchik, distinguished in official pictures only by his military uniform, moonish features, and jet-black comb-over.
—Richard McGregor, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb-over
Noun
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This is the place for guests to go get hairdos, makeup and clothing inspired by famed characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Thor.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Viewers can even make out the women’s chignon hairstyle — a popular hairdo at the time.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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What is the cup bob? Cut almost one-length around the chin, the name of this bob haircut references the way the cut cups the contours of the face (the chin and jaw) to create a cute rounded shape, like a tea cup.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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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.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Reveal your new hairstyle when your kids come home from school.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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The avant-garde hairstyle harmonized perfectly with the actor’s strapless silver mirrored Christian Siriano gown, which also featured a tight-fitting skirt and a dramatic train.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Two dead roaches on top of a paper towel dispenser next to the cookline.—
David Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Six South Florida restaurants were temporarily forced to close after state inspectors found violations ranging from rodent droppings to roaches (both live and dead) to improper storage of raw foods.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At the back, there's a massive diffuser and a projecting ducktail spoiler.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2025
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Apart from some bodywork accents, a unique ducktail spoiler, and the car’s lack of a tailpipe, the EV reimagining of the 911 looks nearly identical to its six-cylinder counterpart.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Johansen started over with a NYC lounge act as Buster Poindexter, crooning R&B oldies in a tux and pompadour.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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His nasal Midwestern cadence, earnest mien, and silver pompadour were as recognizable as Alfred Hitchcock’s voice, chins, and silhouette.—
Barry Blitt,
airmail.news,
18 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
Cite this Entry
“Comb-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-over. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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