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Recent Examples of chignon
Celebrity hairstylist Sam McKnight created two elegant looks for the Richard Quinn show, one a classic chignon, the other lifted with more volume.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Bones And All actress Taylor Russell replaced her signature pixie cut with box braids, which were folded up into a chignon (just like Rihanna) at Dior—aside from a few loose strands.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The actress’ hair was slicked back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The actress styled her platinum blond hair in a tight chignon with a few wisps to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Feb. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Bones And All actress Taylor Russell replaced her signature pixie cut with box braids, which were folded up into a chignon (just like Rihanna) at Dior—aside from a few loose strands.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The actress’ hair was slicked back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The actress styled her platinum blond hair in a tight chignon with a few wisps to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
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The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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For many women of color, the slick-back bun was, and is, a perfect intersection of elegance and endurance.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While her most daring hair look thus far, this updo wouldn't be the only major moment Hathaway has had this year.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hairstylist Andy Lecompte gave Hayek a sculptural updo with the front softly yet dramatically side-swept, allowing her gray streaks to be center-stage.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The newest beehive at the White House.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The beehive has been taken as symbolic of the unity of our faith.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On March 2—one day before debuting her new pageboy bob at Paris Fashion Week—Hadid made her grand entrance in a pair of straight-leg jeans that stop well above the ankle, showing off much of her beige crew sock and the entire tongue of her black loafers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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The movie begins in 1989, when Martin was just out of her teens and fighting in Toughwoman contests, and spans 22 years, providing all sorts of opportunities for ungainly period hairstyles, from a ragged pageboy to a curly mullet to a frizzy shag.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Oct. 2021
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chignon. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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