tresses

Definition of tressesnext
plural of tress
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locks
Noun
  • Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Each container comes with a matching lid with a silicone gasket, which provides an airtight seal and locks in freshness.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Tresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tresses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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