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ponytail

noun

Definition of ponytail

as in braid

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Recent Examples of ponytail Standing next to the former president, Michelle styled her signature waist-grazing braids in a high ponytail with loose tendrils framing her glam. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Aldean slicked her hair back into a low ponytail and accessorized with oversized sunglasses, statement pearl earrings and layered rings while smiling for the mirror photo. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 As for their hairstyles, while Lady Eliza chose to let her hair flow freely over her shoulders, her sister Amelia opted for an extremely elegant low ponytail. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026 Her clip-on ponytail, which quickly became a look fans copied when attending the tour, according to a 1990 edition of PEOPLE's Style Watch. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ponytail

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Noun

Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

Definition of braid

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The snippet shows Cassie wearing pigtails, white briefs and sheer, babydoll-style lingerie while sucking on a pacifier.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Like the original from 1986, this Molly doll features gray eyes, brown hair with bangs, and two pigtail braids tied with red bows.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of pigtail

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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Like her fellow searcher Gabriela, Luz’s hair is tightly tied back into a matching plait.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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