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Recent Examples of updo
Cher was pictured on the red carpet arriving at the event and had her hair styled in a large updo.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The reality star paired the look with a more subtle makeup look, except for her bold lashes and a loose updo with the front pieces left out to frame her face.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
The actor wore her hair in an updo, with a few face-framing pieces tucked behind her ears, and kept her makeup minimal, with just a swipe of berry lipstick and a rosy glow.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025
The 19-year-old wore her long hair in an updo, while her mom opted for an elegant half-up, half-down style.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The reality star paired the look with a more subtle makeup look, except for her bold lashes and a loose updo with the front pieces left out to frame her face.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
The actor wore her hair in an updo, with a few face-framing pieces tucked behind her ears, and kept her makeup minimal, with just a swipe of berry lipstick and a rosy glow.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025
The 19-year-old wore her long hair in an updo, while her mom opted for an elegant half-up, half-down style.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
Noun
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Her hair was styled in a sleek chignon by Rena Calhoun, while her makeup featured sparkly eye shadow and a mauve lip courtesy of artist Melissa Hernandez.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
12 Feb. 2025
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Her hair was coiffed into a tight chignon with a sleek design to omit any fly-aways by hairstylist Dayaruci.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her blond tresses were styled in a messy bun with soft curls and striking fringe to frame her face courtesy of Pete Burkill.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Emilia Pérez’s Zoe Saldaña—who won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Supporting Role—arrived in a ballerina bun with a pale pink lip and smoked out eye.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Cher isn't the only star who has embraced the retro beehive updo recently.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Over 14,000 beehives have been installed across Africa and Asia to date.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Oct. 2021
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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Since the decade of big hair and neon fashion, a New Jersey man has been trying his luck.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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With a reincarnation twist, this romantic comedy is full of big hair and a big heart.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 July 2024
Noun
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Whatever the analogy, being at Westminster was a triumph for Guster the rescue pug.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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As highlighted by the American Kennel Club (AKC), pugs are affectionate and playful dogs that thrive on companionship.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As Jheri curls take off and curly perms show few signs of being a fad, Johnson feels squeezed by competition, including Revlon.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are no permanent or semi-permanent colors, perms or relaxers used to alter the color, texture or curl pattern of the hair.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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