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
Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.
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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
Look to see evidence of the imagination made real through human hands everywhere: in the land that is cleared; in the architecture that endures; in the quilts and elegant coiffures, the pressed and stitched shirts, the felted cowboy hats.
—Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Their symbolic power has a dark and thrilling history, beginning with their debut in the Garden of Eden, then turning up in Medusa’s coiffure, and even being found guilty for the murder of Cleopatra.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
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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
Look to see evidence of the imagination made real through human hands everywhere: in the land that is cleared; in the architecture that endures; in the quilts and elegant coiffures, the pressed and stitched shirts, the felted cowboy hats.
—Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Their symbolic power has a dark and thrilling history, beginning with their debut in the Garden of Eden, then turning up in Medusa’s coiffure, and even being found guilty for the murder of Cleopatra.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiffure
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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Rocking an Annie's Ibiza gown and new platinum-blonde hairdo, Brown channeled former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 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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Anyone who came of age in the '80s will get a chuckle—or groan—out of the Walmart advertising inserts that cleverly have been turned into wallpaper of fresh faced youngsters in questionable jeans and haircuts.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Short and Sharp Bobs Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Bobs are beauty’s most ubiquitous haircut right now, and there’s a trio of bobs that hairstylists predict will be ultra-popular this spring.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
27 Mar. 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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For the ponytail, start by finding a deep side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Coiffure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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