as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircut
Her pixie haircut, low-key and faintly offbeat style is said to resonate with Gen Z city dwellers.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
The physical resemblance between Gordon and his youngest is uncanny, and a March 2022 haircut of Oscar's further proved it.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Proof, if ever it were needed, that a new haircut can be transformative at any age.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
The couple made things Instagram official two months later when Dobrev shared a playful snap of herself giving White a haircut — an intimate glimpse of their budding relationship.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
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The effortless, made-to-look natural hairdo, ironically, isn’t predicted to be a top trend this awards season, according to stylist Igor Rosales Jackson.—
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However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.—
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Below, find 18 youthful hairstyle ideas with inspiration from celebrities over 50, from Cate Blanchett’s trending textured bob to Halle Berry’s effortlessly cool, piece-y fringe.—
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The Afro is one of the most iconic hairstyles of the last century.—
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
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Styled by her go-to stylist Alyx Liu, Grande wears her hair up and slicked back in a high ponytail.—
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Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun. Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.—
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His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure.—
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Cavalcante recommends this cut to anyone with fine-to-medium hair, so the bangs stay light and airy.—
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The slightly oversized cut offers comfort for long travel days, while looking pulled-together.—
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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