as in ponytail
chiefly US
a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.
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Recent Examples of pompadour
The The Idea of You star transformed herself into a sleek seductress with a faux pompadour pixie hairstyle and deep, dark vampy lipstick and eye shadow to match.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
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Testers appreciated thoughtful features including the wide and stretchy thumb slits on the sleeves, a ponytail hole on the snug hood, and a small zipper pocket on the lower hem for stashing coffee money or a house key.Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
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Her outfit featured zipper detailing, and the star styled her hair in a loose ponytail.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Elsa Lanchester earned her place in film history with no dialogue and only three minutes of screen time as the beast's eponymous Bride, a performance that was influenced by Lanchester's negative observations of swans and made all the more bizarre by her stiff hairdo and foot-and-a-half tall stilts.Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jack Black was Steve; Jason Momoa was sporting maybe the worst hairdo he’s ever had.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 4 Oct. 2024
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On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
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The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
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Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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Olivier-winning Clarke is holding court in the center of the room while clutching a tiny portable fan, her purple braid swaying in its breeze.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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The braids on the side represent how all of it is related.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
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Yes, beauty looks are primarily about makeup, but what pulls it all together is a great hairstyle.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
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The multitude of braided protective styles available (like stitch cornrows, passion twists, Fulani braids, and boho braids) turn switching up your hairstyle into a choose-your-own-adventure game.Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Either way, Cleveland recommends asking your stylist to find the haircut best for your face shape, as well as products that will enhance your new cut between salon visits.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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Feeling that unfair terms were being forced on them, many have refused the haircut, throwing everything into doubt.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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