pompadour
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Tall, gaunt and calculating, Wagoner’s angles had angles, but somehow standing next to her, his pompadour dwarfing her considerable bouffant, it worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The report shows images of the judge sitting on the bench while donning an Elvis wig with his signature black pompadour and sunglasses.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
“He’s Sicilian and he’s fiery,” Foster said of the coach who’s easy to spot because of his striking pompadour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2025
He looked dapper for his first appearance in a mint green suit and shirt, but donned a blonde pompadour wig and “Death Rock” T-shirt for a second appearance as Beavis with Day’s buck-toothed Butt-Head.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
She washed her face and put on make-up, combed and puffed her hair in a loose pompadour.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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