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
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.
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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
Of course, Sweeney isn’t the first to try to conjure the likeness of the world’s most famous starlet — Anna Nicole Smith, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Beyoncé and even James Franco are just a few who have purposefully imitated Monroe’s platinum coiffure and scarlet lips.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
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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
Of course, Sweeney isn’t the first to try to conjure the likeness of the world’s most famous starlet — Anna Nicole Smith, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Beyoncé and even James Franco are just a few who have purposefully imitated Monroe’s platinum coiffure and scarlet lips.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiffure
Noun
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Blanchard was bare-faced, accompanying her messy hairdo with a gray lounge set consisting of loose tee and baggy sweatpants.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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For the L’Oréal Paris’ Walk Your Worth Show during Paris Fashion Week last September, Kendall Jenner debuted her blond hairdo with a corseted Mugler gown underlaid with a sheer catsuit.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hunt elaborates on the political significance of choices such as wearing muslin or sporting a Titus haircut (the first short hairstyle for men and women in France) to show how Capet’s art reflected and shaped rapid social shifts.—
Marjoleine Kars,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Alongside letting fans treat Majima like a Ken doll by fashioning his outfits, hairstyles, makeup, and jewelry, the game allows players to customize and gussy up his sea vessel.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Overalls with one snap undone, the Rachel haircut, grunge, Beanie Babies, tamagotchis, and George Foreman Grills.—
John Phillips,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Skinny Love’s Barber Shop is commemorated not just as a place for haircuts but also as a center for mentorship and community connections.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sleek Midi Ponytail Photo: Getty Images A pitch-perfect ponytail is always the right choice.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Before a recent game, Harden sat at his locker and looked over at Hyland who had his braided hair in a ponytail on top of his head, spraying out like a fountain.—
Janis Carr,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Coiffure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffure. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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