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Recent Examples of dreadlock
Moody, wearing dreadlocks and a contagious smile, can’t stop scoring, averaging 32.7 points per game.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
The actor, 51, hosted the show in May 2003, and infamously introduced musical guest Sean Paul, who hails from Jamaica, in a bizarre Jamaican accent while wearing dreadlocks.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
One 911 call mentioned a Black man in his 20s with dreadlocks.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
In his recent arrest photo, Williams’ hair is in long dreadlocks and a scar on his nose is clearly visible.
—Faith Karimi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
The actor, 51, hosted the show in May 2003, and infamously introduced musical guest Sean Paul, who hails from Jamaica, in a bizarre Jamaican accent while wearing dreadlocks.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
One 911 call mentioned a Black man in his 20s with dreadlocks.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
In his recent arrest photo, Williams’ hair is in long dreadlocks and a scar on his nose is clearly visible.
—Faith Karimi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreadlock
Noun
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The teen opted for pigtails — quite the change from the pink buzz cut just weeks ago.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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With her signature pink pigtails, Abby is the daughter of the Fairy Godmother and shares a close bond with Rosita on Sesame Street.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The most important thing is still the queue. 📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
18 Apr. 2025
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Touching on the popular nature of her work, Hendry brushes past the topic of queues.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The concept and styling were heavily criticized as appropriative of Black culture: Haneul had side cornrows, while Natty was wearing gold chains and, at one point, two hats stacked on top of each other.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Protective styles also made a strong statement in hair trends on day two, with intricate braids and cornrows affirming their place in high fashion.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Dreadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreadlock. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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