wigs

plural of wig
as in rugs
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy

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Recent Examples of wigs 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 To pull it off, many celebrities today wear wigs that maximize its volume to the fullest. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026 Hiding Reinhart’s naturally thick hair under the wigs required multiple steps and lots of pulling. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026 At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold necklace. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 With funnel cakes in the shape of her beloved butterfly and fashion exhibits with eye-popping heels and wigs, Dolly Parton’s theme park has history, entertainment, reverence. — Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigs
Noun
  • Shop runners, area rugs, outdoor rugs, and even mats from names like Beni Rugs, Hay, Ellison Studios, and more—plus, nearly 100 designs created by the retailer in-house.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
  • When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Comb-overs, bad toupees, the stuff of sitcom jokes.
    — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026

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“Wigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wigs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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