as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
most of the acrobats riding the horses and elephants wore some sort of fancy headdress
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Recent Examples of headdress
Through the Looking Glass (2015) Most on-theme: Rihanna Yes, Sarah Jessica Parker wore what appeared to be a flaming headdress.
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The palm-thatch roofs crowned atop each structure like ceremonial headdresses reflect a tradition rooted in the island’s heritage.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In museums, art by Indigenous people has been seen as artifact, not intervention or complex storytelling — reduced to dream catchers, headdresses and pottery, repackaged for nostalgia and sale.
—Petala Ironcloud, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The palm-thatch roofs crowned atop each structure like ceremonial headdresses reflect a tradition rooted in the island’s heritage.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In museums, art by Indigenous people has been seen as artifact, not intervention or complex storytelling — reduced to dream catchers, headdresses and pottery, repackaged for nostalgia and sale.
—Petala Ironcloud, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headdress
Noun
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To make things even more bizarre, the hat was not mentioned at all in the scene, either by Seema or by a confused passerby.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
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The jewel was presented in a velvet case with a hat pin featuring the Austrian Imperial Warrant, most likely dating back to 1868, which reflects the piece’s imperial legacy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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If Ramsey is dealt after June 1, the salary cap hit can be spread across two seasons, costing about $6.7 million in 2025 and about $17.6 million in 2026.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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For the best effects, opt for a cap, comb, or helmet from a reputable manufacturer.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The driver of the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda signed an agreement on March 28 to adorn the school’s logo on his helmet and driver suit for the entire 16-race IndyCar season.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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“Headdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headdress. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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