Thesaurus results for WIGS

wigs

noun

plural of wig

as in rugs

a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy

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Recent Examples of wigs Pan and Astaire decked themselves out in long wigs, caftans, round sunglasses, and love beads. — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 But the best part of all was discovering her collection of wigs. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Real dancers wear handmade costumes, wigs and makeup before being filmed against a green screen and integrated into the game. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Mitchell-Namdar said Pink Aid’s mission is to provide emergency aid assistance to those struggling during treatment, whether that means paying an electric bill, rent, offering wigs or lymphedema sleeves. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Her family was fortunate enough to afford wigs, but quickly discovered not everyone can. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Among them, Mimi Sheraton, who donned wigs and other disguises to go unrecognized when reviewing. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Of all the wigs Padilla has donned in her 100-plus sketches, Kathy’s frizzy, light brown mop is a favorite, too. — Lucy Feldman, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 To pull it off, many celebrities today wear wigs that maximize its volume to the fullest. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

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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

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Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
While scouting factories, Edwin and his collaborators visited a functioning wig factory in Bali, where entire families labor together crafting elaborate hairpieces for international export.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026