1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
Examples of tress in a Sentence
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The Princess of Wales' bouncy brown hair has long been a hallmark of her style, and the royal quietly donated seven inches of her tresses to the U.K. charity The Little Princess Trust in 2017.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to
Stars have been everywhere this week, from Madonna bringing David Harbour to the stage during the Atlanta stop of her tour to Cyndi Lauper showing off some colorful tresses in New York.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Facebook Show more sharing options The men came in droves, sporting their long tresses, some sleek and straight, others wavy, frizzed and curly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
The 43-year-old Lugo used the alias Kitty Monroe and regularly sported women’s clothing complemented by colorful makeup and wigs with long tresses.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2024
In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait.
—USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
To highlight the frock’s stunning bow detail, hairstylist Renato Campora slicked back her blonde tresses, and Seyfried’s makeup artist, Kate Lee, complemented the dress’ purple details with a similarly violet eye look.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
Substitute this on wash day for thicker-looking tresses.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to
Stars have been everywhere this week, from Madonna bringing David Harbour to the stage during the Atlanta stop of her tour to Cyndi Lauper showing off some colorful tresses in New York.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Facebook Show more sharing options The men came in droves, sporting their long tresses, some sleek and straight, others wavy, frizzed and curly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
The 43-year-old Lugo used the alias Kitty Monroe and regularly sported women’s clothing complemented by colorful makeup and wigs with long tresses.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2024
In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait.
—USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
To highlight the frock’s stunning bow detail, hairstylist Renato Campora slicked back her blonde tresses, and Seyfried’s makeup artist, Kate Lee, complemented the dress’ purple details with a similarly violet eye look.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
Substitute this on wash day for thicker-looking tresses.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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: a long lock of hair
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