Wild West
noun
: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
Wild West
adjective
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From Wild West ponytails to rustic eye makeup and denim manicures, beauty experts break down the best beauty looks to wear on tour below.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
From 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Windsor is hosting its Wild West event at a stunning villa in the Coachella valley.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Despite these pain points, Molise is arguably Italy’s last great frontier, the country’s proverbial Wild West.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
The Bookshop Nestled in East Nashville, this book nook offers a café, plenty of books, and of course, Kirke’s memoir, Wild West Village.
—Eva Fedderly, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
From 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Windsor is hosting its Wild West event at a stunning villa in the Coachella valley.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Despite these pain points, Molise is arguably Italy’s last great frontier, the country’s proverbial Wild West.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
The Bookshop Nestled in East Nashville, this book nook offers a café, plenty of books, and of course, Kirke’s memoir, Wild West Village.
—Eva Fedderly, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Wild West.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wild%20West. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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