tresses

Example Sentences

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Most gladiatrices sported cropped hair, as Amazon and Achillia do in their marble relief, but a high-born fighter might have elected to keep her tresses.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

She sheared the long black tresses that had been her signature look.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

His once-dark tresses were closely cropped and salt-and-pepper speckled.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

As the star sang Halo, her tresses became entangled in the blades of the fan, leaving her rooted to the spot.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2022

He noticed Estelle’s graceful arms and long, luxuriant hair, noting that “its shade of color, appeared like the natural tresses of my wife.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock