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
Her signature short blonde hair was styled into a sleek pompadour.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
As the float sailed through Pasadena, an Elvis Presley tribute artist sang a hip-shaking medley of the King’s greatest songs, as dancers in pompadours and poodle skirts swayed alongside.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Style: Rail-thin in sunglasses, black suit and unruly pompadour; Dylan accouterments include acoustic guitar, harmonica and ever-present cigarette.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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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Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
As the float sailed through Pasadena, an Elvis Presley tribute artist sang a hip-shaking medley of the King’s greatest songs, as dancers in pompadours and poodle skirts swayed alongside.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Style: Rail-thin in sunglasses, black suit and unruly pompadour; Dylan accouterments include acoustic guitar, harmonica and ever-present cigarette.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
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Pearl earrings and gold ponytail cuffs will inject some playful femininity into your office wardrobe, which, for better or worse, usually tends to lean masculine.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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Together, these modules assemble into a structure resembling a Pac-Man with a ponytail.—
Priyanka Naik,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Blanchard was bare-faced, accompanying her messy hairdo with a gray lounge set consisting of a loose tee and baggy sweatpants.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 30-second trailer features Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Pinocchio and Shrek's teenage daughter Felicia − sporting deep green lipstick, a half-up-half-down hairdo and a nose ring.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the performance, Twain wore a dazzling cream dress with her hair in a partial quiff.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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His grooming was kept simple with his hair styled in a messy quiff.—
Nick Hall,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2024
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As National Geographic noted in its exploration of presidential coiffures, from George Washington's tight white curls to Donald Trump's golden locks, hairstyles have long been a cultural fixation.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, slim build, braids and facial hair.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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They're draped with the ends of two braid crowns that frame her face in structured curves.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teddi Mellencamp is changing up her hairstyle on a day-to-day basis.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The scene was shot in black and white against a black background, and the contrast between black and white turned out beautifully, especially with the members’ blonde hairstyles.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shannon has opted for a new method of grooming to avoid the headache: home haircuts.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Over the weekend, barber Vince Garcia shared an Instagram video of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, getting a fresh haircut.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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