French twist

noun

Definition of French twistnext
as in big hair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for French twist
  1. big hair
  2. permanent
  3. buzz cut
  4. beehive
  5. chignon
  6. pug
  7. bun
  8. crew cut
Noun
  • In March, Glamour reported that big hair was making a comeback, as inspired by icons like like Brigitte Bardot, Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Cindy Crawford.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
  • For the uninitiated, that might seem like a paradox: big hair requiring short hair.
    Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of big hair
Noun
  • 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
  • There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
    Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
Definition of permanent
Noun
  • Anyway, did Florence’s own buzz cut require any back and forth with Thunderbolts since that was supposed to go right after yours until the strike had its way?
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Needless to say, the choice gave Furiosa some edge. 09 of 10 Demi Moore Demi Moore's classic buzz cut in G.I.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • Haynes says his mother’s home overlooks the heavily decimated River Arts District, a beloved creative beehive of studios and galleries along the ancient French Broad River.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
  • This scrutiny was heightened when pictures began to emerge of Abela filming around Soho with the famous Winehouse ‘beehive’.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • For her glam, the actress’ hair was styled into a tight chignon by Mara Roszak.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Bessette-Kennedy wore hers with elbow-length gloves and pointed stilettos to elevate the simple design, yet kept her hair relaxed in a loose chignon.
    Naomi Pike, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • Tom and Cynthia have birds, lizards, cats and dogs — including a pug named Frank who frequently makes appearances on Tom’s Instagram.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that short-nosed breeds, such as pugs and bulldogs, are more likely to die on airplanes than dogs with normal-length muzzles, because these breeds are more prone to respiratory problems.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of pug
Noun
  • Bar Louie Free to all active and retired military veterans is a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Between the buns: The Double Meat features two 5-inch patties, tomato, lettuce, diced onions and mustard.
    Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Decked out in a leather bomber jacket with sunglasses and a crew cut, Nix was Iceman.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
  • At the official start of the fall 2024 NFL season in September, the tight end, 35, made waves with his look, which had gone from his signature buzz cut to a shaggy crew cut with super faded sides.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of crew cut
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