as in ponytail
chiefly US
a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.
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Recent Examples of pompadour
Sly’s style followed a long Black fashion lineage of high drama and imagination, picking up traditions set by the likes of Gladys Bentley’s gender-bending tuxedos, Little Richard’s pompadour and makeup, and The Supreme’s coordinated costume.
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Hillary Crosley Coker, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
Dafoe rocks an aerodynamic pompadour and wicked attitude as the leader of a biker gang who kidnaps a rock singer (Diane Lane) and has a showdown with her ex (Michael Paré).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The play culminates with Snook in a blond pompadour, and in what almost resembles Elvis drag.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Hillary Crosley Coker, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
Dafoe rocks an aerodynamic pompadour and wicked attitude as the leader of a biker gang who kidnaps a rock singer (Diane Lane) and has a showdown with her ex (Michael Paré).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The play culminates with Snook in a blond pompadour, and in what almost resembles Elvis drag.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
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The woman was described as probably in her 40s or 50s and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, dressed in a black sweater over a white T-shirt with black leggings and wearing heavy mascara and her brown hair in a ponytail.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Many swimmers recommend putting your hair in a ponytail and wrapping the hair into a flat, loose bun.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The artist also styled her hair up in an intricate hairdo consisting of several large knots, which transformed into a long ponytail.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The next year, Stone shocked thrilled attendees at the Grammy Awards by taking the stage, resplendent in a huge blond mohawk hairdo, as his band roared through a number of hits during the show's salute to the seminal group.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The style can only be described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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During the performance, Twain wore a dazzling cream dress with her hair in a partial quiff.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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Essentially, anything that allows hair to peek out while it’s tied back into ponytails or braids.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Willie and son strike a chord When the curtain rose to reveal Willie Nelson, braids and all, the crowd once again rose as one.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 July 2025
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The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Rory McIlroy shares the story behind his new haircut with @Amanda_Balionis 😂 pic.twitter.com/17th71WeaF — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) July 12, 2025 The five-time major winner took the opportunity to give a hint about the upcoming event that lives rent-free in his thoughts.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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At the moment, our staff is seeing some of the best prices on best-selling cookware, kitchen appliances (including air fryers), home decor, and tech gadgets like Bluetooth speakers, robot vacuums, and air purifiers—all for half the price of a haircut in New York City.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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