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Recent Examples of updo
One is that a miscast Kidman — who has pulled off a hefty amount of wigs in her career — can’t pull off the strawberry-blonde perm and uneven bangs meant to resemble Lucille Ball’s iconic 1950s updo.
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Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The model, 29, wore her hair in a tousled updo with face-framing pieces left out.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
The intricate updo took on a life of its own but allowed her mesh and floral-embroidered back to simultaneously shine.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Blo Blow Dry Bar’s hair menu features five to-go styles, customizable options, updos, and makeup services, according to The Shops at Farmington Valley, as well as a Founders Rate for its Mane Squeeze Membership.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The model, 29, wore her hair in a tousled updo with face-framing pieces left out.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
The intricate updo took on a life of its own but allowed her mesh and floral-embroidered back to simultaneously shine.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Blo Blow Dry Bar’s hair menu features five to-go styles, customizable options, updos, and makeup services, according to The Shops at Farmington Valley, as well as a Founders Rate for its Mane Squeeze Membership.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
Noun
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Until now, when her hair was styled in more of a low chignon.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 July 2025
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As for her glam, the actress’ hair was slicked back into a tight chignon, and her makeup featured such elements as bold brows and a matte lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Miki Sudo was once again victorious at the 2025 hot dog eating contest, devouring 33 hot dogs and buns in the women's event, which kicked off at 10:45 a.m.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The contestant who not only consumes, but also keeps down, the most hot dogs and buns within the 10-minute limit is determined the winner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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While beehives — manmade structures within which honeybees can nest and produce honey — have been created for millennia, designs continue to develop.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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She’s been known to sport curly crops, loose beehives, and BumpIts headbands à la Brigette Bardot.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 June 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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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 July 2025
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The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The big hair matched his baritone and broad shoulders, the kind that come from years of scratching over 10- and 20-foot swells.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
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Instead of relying on clichés like big hair and fake tans (RHONJ) or blonde hair and less fake tans (RHOC andRHOBH and RHOM), the series will have to be about the next-best thing: generational trauma.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Short-nosed breeds, like pugs and shih tzus, don't tolerate the heat and humidity because the shape of their faces don't allow for efficient panting to cool themselves, per PetMD.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Examples of this include Labrador retrievers, Shetland sheepdogs, pugs and basset hounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The cuticle—the outermost protective barrier of your hair—can be easily damaged by chemical treatments such as perms, bleach, chemical straighteners, and color treatments.23 Heat styling and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can also damage the cuticle.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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With my short hair with the perm on top and a big scar.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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