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towheaded

British  
/ ˌtəʊˈhɛdɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a person) having blond or yellowish hair

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The image — a towheaded young man in front of a map of the United States with the slogan “Build your homeland’s future!” — alarmed social media users.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2025

He reminded his mother, Ingrid Solhaug, of Dennis the Menace with his towheaded, blue-eyed charm that could get him out of any jam.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2021

Hogan is pale and towheaded, with soft features and trusting blue eyes.

From The Verge Nov. 23, 2020

As he watched his towheaded son frolic at a waterfront area in the Disney Springs shopping complex, Jake Beren said he was glad they’d come.

From Washington Post Mar. 7, 2020

A gangling, towheaded youngster, a girl of about twelve, stood looking in the doorway.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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