haircuts

noun

plural of haircut
as in hairstyles
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 haircuts Androgynous haircuts focus on self-expression, individuality, and fluidity rather than traditional labels. — Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Alec and his boys showed off their best Zoolander faces after the whole squad got haircuts back in 2023. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Members can sample trending formats like aerial yoga, HIIT and dance cardio, and the app extends beyond fitness into recovery services like massage and meditation as well as beauty appointments such as nails and haircuts. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 During The Huns’ audition at the Cellar, Nugent was standing next to club owner/promoter Paul Sampson, who was skeptical of the group’s Catholic schoolboy looks — braces, short haircuts and all. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 How about heaps of photos of the guys with haircuts, guyliner, and nail polish, and CD booklets sodden with semen, blood, and piss? — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026 Three people, Charlotte, Miguel, and Claire, present themselves to the day shift for haircuts, though only Siobhan has clippers, courtesy of Grant. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026 Shag haircuts can run short and long. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 For $15 haircuts and black medallion taxi drivers, quarter waters and Arizona Iced Teas. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
  1. hairstyles
  2. hairdos
  3. coiffures
  4. ponytails
  5. cuts
Noun
  • Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The men’s hairstyles, and often their physiognomies, frequently seem to converge on the canonical portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of hairstyles
Noun
  • For all the bright spots on Islands’ state champion soccer team, nothing shone brighter than its golden hairdos flopping around the pitch.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
  • Create a Sim with clothes, jewelry, and hairdos).
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Definition of hairdos
Noun
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffures
Noun
  • High ponytails can feel like a big commitment—that's where the easy-breezy low ponytail comes in.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of ponytails
Noun
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The Canadian hip-hop talent, who is still riding high off of the release of three albums – Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour – keeps five cuts on the genre-specific ranking, all of which come from his latest eras.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of cuts

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