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Recent Examples of comb-over
Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
To the public, Zhang had been a colorless apparatchik, distinguished in official pictures only by his military uniform, moonish features, and jet-black comb-over.
—Richard McGregor, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2019
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
To the public, Zhang had been a colorless apparatchik, distinguished in official pictures only by his military uniform, moonish features, and jet-black comb-over.
—Richard McGregor, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb-over
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His supporters refer to him as the Madman and as the Wig—a reference to his hairdo, an unkempt shag with disco sideburns.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Her glam included a voluminous straight hairdo, along with a makeup look that featured a hint a of a smokey eye and a nude lip.Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Khloé, True, and Jenner, 69, — who was rocking a new bob haircut with bangs — wore brown animal print ensembles, while Tatum opted for a brown Gucci jacket.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Each entry is handwritten with the names, dates of customers’ visits, and personal notes on customers’ haircuts.The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
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The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
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Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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Make sure to match the clothes, hairstyles, and poses in the original photo, then frame it for a silly Christmas gift. 37.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Dyson Black Friday sale offers unbeatable deals on some of the most coveted goods for a cleaner home, purer air, and salon-quality hairstyles created from the comfort of home.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Here's how to get rid of roaches and keep them away.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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About 112 rodent droppings, more than 35 live roaches crawling around a kitchen, and a chef who came in from outside and began cooking duck without washing hands were among the violations that led state inspectors to temporarily close eight South Florida restaurants last week.Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
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Apart from some bodywork accents, a unique ducktail spoiler, and the car’s lack of a tailpipe, the EV reimagining of the 911 looks nearly identical to its six-cylinder counterpart.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
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The styling pays homage to the iconic 1973 Carrera RS and its ducktail rear spoiler, but also an earlier 2010 Sport Classic that similarly featured wheels reminiscent of the old Fuchs alloys, and Zagato-like roof bubbles, meant to accommodate taller drivers wearing helmets.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023
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Here’s Every Detail About the Iconic Gown Elvis needed a support wire to keep his pompadour up Priscilla wasn’t the only one who took special care with her appearance on her wedding day.Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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At first, the absurdity is somewhat contained: The Beavis doppelgänger (host Ryan Gosling) is asked to change seats at the interviewee’s request due to his distracting blond pompadour.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2024
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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
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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
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“Comb-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-over. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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