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
The The Idea of You star transformed herself into a sleek seductress with a faux pompadour pixie hairstyle and deep, dark vampy lipstick and eye shadow to match.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
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The 19-year-old stunned in a plum-colored gown with a high slit by Oscar de la Renta and had her hair pulled back into a loose ponytail, drawing attention to her gold collar necklace.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
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Her signature scarlet lip and a braided ponytail finished her casual-cute look.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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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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On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
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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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The tennis champion shares her training routine, the hair care products behind her signature braids, and what recovery looks like off-season.Essence, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Donning blond braids and an all-white outfit with a matching fluffy cowboy hat, the singer poses as the cactus lights up.Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 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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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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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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