1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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The Colombian singer wore his teal tresses in twists, while Ferrer, an Argentinian model, sported a nude lip and a sleek topknot.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
One is shy, good, and bright but because of the pigmentation of her green skin she’s considered other, an outsider, while the girl with the wavy blonde tresses that match her complexion is frivolous, selfish, yet to discover her inner glow.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Her blond tresses were pulled back into a tight bun held together by a large clip.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora locked Winslet's strawberry blonde tresses into a low, undone bun using Joico Body Shake Texturizing Finisher.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
One is shy, good, and bright but because of the pigmentation of her green skin she’s considered other, an outsider, while the girl with the wavy blonde tresses that match her complexion is frivolous, selfish, yet to discover her inner glow.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Her blond tresses were pulled back into a tight bun held together by a large clip.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora locked Winslet's strawberry blonde tresses into a low, undone bun using Joico Body Shake Texturizing Finisher.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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: a long lock of hair
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