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rugs

noun

plural of rug, slang

as in wigs

a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?

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Recent Examples of rugs Finish with outdoor rugs, throw blankets and cushions in weather-resistant fabric. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Outdoor rugs, throw blankets and cushions in weather-resistant fabric. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The practical takeaway — start with the three cheapest changes (plants, lighting, pillows), then move to rugs, curtains and slipcovers. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Jeanne Lanvin commissioned Fayet to create rugs for her apartment, and Paul Poiret designed Fayet’s daughter’s wedding dress. — Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 Felt—used for everything from clothing to rugs to insulation for yurts, and already hard to find in Soviet times—gave way to Chinese imports, and then, as purchasing power improved, to brands like Prada and Gucci. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 All have a sleek minimal feel, with jute rugs and linen cushions adding just a touch of colour to the all-neutral palette. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 Add focal points such as oversize vases, eye-catching light fixtures, and area rugs. — Megan McCarty, The Spruce, 12 Oct. 2026 Take Sophie Rowell, founder of Côte de Folk, who, in one project, recently enveloped walls and floors in a deep olive green, adding a sense of tactility by forgoing hard flooring and rugs in favor of wall-to-wall carpet. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

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wigs

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Later, wearing new wigs, the pair decide to journey to LagOz to visit the elusive wizard who can make anything appear.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
As a result, purchases from Depop, Vinted, and The RealReal — corsetry and skirts show momentum — are seen styled alongside cheaper wigs, devil horns, and costume makeup.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

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