as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
The first is lifting ideas and some performers from a campy San Francisco–by–way–of–Vegas theater outfit, Beach Blanket Babylon, known for its breezily low-fi sensibility and enormous architectural headgear, which are amusing in a small venue.
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Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The days of risking dehydration and getting cancelled for wearing appropriative headgear are gone.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Yes, but: No headgear is considered 100% concussion-proof.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
When The Apprentice actor wore similar headgear to the Golden Globes, the actress, 42, couldn't help but make a visual reference on her page.
—Sophie Hessekiel, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The days of risking dehydration and getting cancelled for wearing appropriative headgear are gone.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Yes, but: No headgear is considered 100% concussion-proof.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
When The Apprentice actor wore similar headgear to the Golden Globes, the actress, 42, couldn't help but make a visual reference on her page.
—Sophie Hessekiel, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
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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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
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
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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