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chignon

noun

Definition of chignon

as in bun

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Recent Examples of chignon Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 June 2026 Sperling accessorized with Pragnell earrings, Jimmy Choo heels, and wore her blonde hair in a low chignon. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail. — Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 From ultra-glossy glass hair and sculptural chignons to romantic textured styles, the season’s hair trends also reflect how beauty continues to influence fashion, both on and off the runway. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chignon

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Noun

The menu features several variations of burgers sans-bun for a protein kick without the carbohydrates.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Swift pulled her blonde hair back into a low bun, showing off a pair of $35,000 3-carat bezel diamond earrings from Retrouvai.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bun

Noun

The first technique involves braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle.

— Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Even so, her love of melody pulled her toward music, and many people encouraged her to take a path similar to an especially famous British pop siren with a ’60s beehive.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026

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Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
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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