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pixies

noun

plural of pixie

as in fairies

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers leave a dish of milk and some bread out for the pixies

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Recent Examples of pixies Some of the trendiest hairstyles—we’re talking tousled pixies, timeless bobs, and modern shags, to name a few—look especially incredible with gray hair. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 From super pixies to shoulder-length styles, these short haircuts are perfect for older women looking to revamp and revitalize their tresses. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 From plays on pixies to bespoke bobs (Italian! — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026 Experts agree, calling out all sorts of curls, whimsical pixies, and fun updos as some of the most romantic, exciting styles to try now. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 Elves and pixies perch throughout the space, giving it a whimsical, almost storybook feel. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 But among last night’s unusually high volume of pixies, the vibes were undeniably 1920s-coded. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025

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Saturday, utilizes 56,000 square feet of indoor space to host more than 200 vendors, sword-fighting, costume contests, live musicians, mermaids, fairies and photo ops.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.

— Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of fairies

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Yes, there were moments of humor, such as getting magic potions around the campfire at the end of each stage by whacking helpless little elves, but most of it was played straight, to great effect.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Ella is a young woman cursed to obey all instructions whose quest for self-determination also turns her into an advocate for the kingdom’s oppressed elves and ogres.

— Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

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The magical ring that helped Bilbo escape the goblins had become an instrument of addiction and mass political control.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Two years ago, the Man City phenom appeared in a 90-second spot for the game that saw him get recruited to storm a castle teeming with goblins, dragons and impish skeletons.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

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