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Recent Examples of big hair
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.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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
Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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
Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big hair
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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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
Noun
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But the appointment with the angular young man wearing a fresh crew cut was not just any meeting.—
Kevin Johnson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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With a crew cut and a cocky attitude, Kilmer took blond '80s villains to a whole other level with Iceman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Miki Sudo was once again victorious at the 2025 hot dog eating contest, devouring 33 hot dogs and buns in the women's event, which kicked off at 10:45 a.m.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The contestant who not only consumes, but also keeps down, the most hot dogs and buns within the 10-minute limit is determined the winner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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While beehives — manmade structures within which honeybees can nest and produce honey — have been created for millennia, designs continue to develop.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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She’s been known to sport curly crops, loose beehives, and BumpIts headbands à la Brigette Bardot.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Short-nosed breeds, like pugs and shih tzus, don't tolerate the heat and humidity because the shape of their faces don't allow for efficient panting to cool themselves, per PetMD.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Examples of this include Labrador retrievers, Shetland sheepdogs, pugs and basset hounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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His graying blond hair is shaved into a buzz cut, evoking his Troy and Mr. & Mrs. Smith era.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Pitt has also switched up his hairstyle with a whole new buzz cut, which finally made its red carpet debut earlier this month after the star was photographed with the look in May.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Until now, when her hair was styled in more of a low chignon.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 July 2025
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As for her glam, the actress’ hair was slicked back into a tight chignon, and her makeup featured such elements as bold brows and a matte lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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The cuticle—the outermost protective barrier of your hair—can be easily damaged by chemical treatments such as perms, bleach, chemical straighteners, and color treatments.23 Heat styling and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can also damage the cuticle.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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With my short hair with the perm on top and a big scar.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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