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Recent Examples of updo
The actress paired the look then with dark lipstick, and her hair was in a messy updo.
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Her updo featured an adorably imperfect bun, with loops and loose ends, secured lower on the back of her head.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Eliza brought the bridal vibes in a semi-sheer white mini dress with floral appliqués and white heels, and swept her hair into a half-updo with drop earrings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Now part-mullet, part-shag, her look was punk, brunette, a little unhinged, and entirely untameable—the kind of haircut that could never be neatly tied up in a bouncy ponytail or piled into an evening updo; the kind of haircut that would never earn you a desk job.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
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Instead of her signature bouffant, the Princess Royal had her tresses coiffed in a chignon, making the change subtle but still quite significant.—
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Paltrow, meanwhile, wore a similarly elegant and classic Valentino gown and her hair pulled into a low chignon, with face-framing pieces that created a long bob effect.—
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Hudson accessorized with jeweled statement earrings, wearing her blonde tresses in sleek bun.—
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The meaty creation is served on a sesame seed bun (like all Whoppers).—
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Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive 'do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.—
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Bardot was known for her bedroomy, loose, startling-blonde tresses — partially rooted in the beehive ‘do that was trending at the time.—
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The movie begins in 1989, when Martin was just out of her teens and fighting in Toughwoman contests, and spans 22 years, providing all sorts of opportunities for ungainly period hairstyles, from a ragged pageboy to a curly mullet to a frizzy shag.—
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
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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.—
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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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Big Texas women, big Texas personalities — big hair, big everything.—
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Images from the 1980s and 1990s show Allyn rocking the era’s bold fashion, makeup and big hair trends.—
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The largest groups of dog breeds entered into the competition include 149 golden retrievers, 143 dachshunds, 110 French bulldogs, 106 Chihuahuas, 105 Australian shepherds, 100 Labrador retrievers, 82 whippets, 65 Rhodesian ridgebacks, 60 Pomeranians, 58 Chinese cresteds, and 57 pugs.—
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Vito, a pug, was crowned last year's winner of the coveted Best in Show title and took home the $20,000 top prize.—
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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