French twist

noun

Definition of French twistnext
as in big hair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for French twist
  1. big hair
  2. permanent
  3. buzz cut
  4. beehive
  5. chignon
  6. pug
  7. bun
  8. crew cut
Noun
  • Serena, with a big hair bow and baby-blue two-piece, marches back and forth across the villa to hash it out.
    Arimeta Diop, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024
  • In March, Glamour reported that big hair was making a comeback, as inspired by icons like like Brigitte Bardot, Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Cindy Crawford.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of big hair
Noun
  • But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.
    Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024
  • There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
    Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
Definition of permanent
Noun
  • Bobs worn blunt or mussed, the enduring resurgence of shags and reimagined mullets, buzz cuts, and pixies, are all on the menu, infusing social feeds and red carpet events with a welcome levity.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
  • This year, though, Swift did convince him to ditch his usual preseason buzz cut.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • Despite its close proximity to the urban sprawl, the natural world permeates their forested two-acre lot, where rosemary and lavender grow, wild beehives can be found in old tree branches, and the occasional brown bear wanders past.
    John Wogan, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Haynes says his mother’s home overlooks the heavily decimated River Arts District, a beloved creative beehive of studios and galleries along the ancient French Broad River.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • For her glam, the actress’ hair was styled into a tight chignon by Mara Roszak.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Bessette-Kennedy wore hers with elbow-length gloves and pointed stilettos to elevate the simple design, yet kept her hair relaxed in a loose chignon.
    Naomi Pike, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • Rarely are comedians the beautiful people, and this is true of pugs among dogs.
    Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Tom and Cynthia have birds, lizards, cats and dogs — including a pug named Frank who frequently makes appearances on Tom’s Instagram.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of pug
Noun
  • Bar Louie Free to all active and retired military veterans is a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Between the buns: The Double Meat features two 5-inch patties, tomato, lettuce, diced onions and mustard.
    Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Decked out in a leather bomber jacket with sunglasses and a crew cut, Nix was Iceman.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
  • At the official start of the fall 2024 NFL season in September, the tight end, 35, made waves with his look, which had gone from his signature buzz cut to a shaggy crew cut with super faded sides.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of crew cut
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