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Tresses

usgb/ˈtresɪz/Volume
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Tresses often symbolize beauty and femininity in literature and art. SlideIn the painting, her tresses flowed like a golden river, symbolizing her youth and beauty.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
'Tresses' can be used metaphorically to express complexity or entanglement. SlideThe plot of the story was a labyrinth of tresses, each twist more intricate than the last.
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The term 'tresses' is seen as poetic and might be more common in creative writing. SlideHer tresses danced in the breeze like delicate strands of silk.