platinum blonde
Americannoun
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a person, especially a girl or woman, whose hair is of a pale blond or silver color, usually colored artificially by bleaching or dyeing.
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a pale blond or silver color.
Etymology
Origin of platinum blonde
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Launching into the world of modeling soon after, she divorced her husband and made a history-defining decision: dyeing her brown hair platinum blonde.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
During her training sessions, there was an easily recognizable shock of platinum blonde curls at the boards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Versace is also an embodiment of the fashion house she has built - always seen in brightly coloured prints that are synonymous with the brand and platinum blonde hair that means she always stands out.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2025
She fashions platinum blonde hair and signature bangs.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
I have sapphire-blue eyes, white eyelashes, and platinum blonde hair that falls to my waist.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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