FLAXEN Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

flaxen

adjective

ˈflak-sən

Definition of flaxen

as in blond

of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color fields of flaxen wheat waving in the wind

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Recent Examples of flaxen And yet, about four years ago, images of myself with flaxen hair started to wheedle their way into my brain and park there. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025 Miss Maynard’s class is building Holland on a small scale in one of their sandbox tables with dikes, towers, windmills, boys with wooden shoes and girls with flaxen hair. — Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 But really, truly, what struck me most was Carrie’s wild mane of flaxen curls. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 22 June 2023 Jennifer Eley-Handler was quietly lovely, with flaxen waves that formed a heart around her face. — Beatrice Hazlehurst, ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023

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blond

Adjective

When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
And while shades like honeysuckle blonde, chocolate brown, and golden cherry are taking over, fall doesn’t have to mean committing to a single shade.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of blond

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