hairpieces

plural of hairpiece
as in wigs
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area if no one had told me he wore a hairpiece, I would have thought his hair was his own

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Recent Examples of hairpieces Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026 While scouting factories, Edwin and his collaborators visited a functioning wig factory in Bali, where entire families labor together crafting elaborate hairpieces for international export. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 Then, Rick Owens turned the cut into overgrown lashes and pastel hairpieces directed by digital artist Bernardo Martins (and styled by Duffy). — Essence, 30 Jan. 2026 Also, crazy Bumpit on Weir; looking forward to some more interesting hairpieces this Olympics season. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpieces
wigs
Noun
  • Among them, Mimi Sheraton, who donned wigs and other disguises to go unrecognized when reviewing.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Of all the wigs Padilla has donned in her 100-plus sketches, Kathy’s frizzy, light brown mop is a favorite, too.
    — Lucy Feldman, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Hairpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpieces. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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