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as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
the bride will be wearing a flowing veil fastened to a pearl-covered headpiece
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as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she has looks and personality but not much in the way of a headpiece
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Recent Examples of headpiece
The headpiece was created by Abodi in the style of a Transylvanian castle.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Dressed in armor and a cape and coordinating headpiece fit for a Greek hero, Damon, 54, strikes an intimidating, brooding side-profile pose in the snapshot.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the team wondered why only two small fragments of the headpiece were discovered.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Farrell, sporting a beautiful rose and ribbon headpiece and red velvet gloves, clearly understood the assignment.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Dressed in armor and a cape and coordinating headpiece fit for a Greek hero, Damon, 54, strikes an intimidating, brooding side-profile pose in the snapshot.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the team wondered why only two small fragments of the headpiece were discovered.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Farrell, sporting a beautiful rose and ribbon headpiece and red velvet gloves, clearly understood the assignment.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
Noun
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Smoke sports a blue British flat cap; Stack wears a red brimmed hat and has two of his teeth outlined in gold.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The cover is literally a tip of the cap, with Stewart striking a pose similar to Dylan’s on his 1969 album Nashville Skyline — hat and acoustic guitar included.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kilmer’s specialty was giving the audience glimpses of intellect and compassion behind his steely gaze. Cruise, on the other hand, could never have pulled off Iceman.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In terms of demeanor, Cavett and Mulaney also share a lot in common, as both are known for infusing their comedy with a certain level of intellect and intrigue.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wildlife biologists in Nebraska remain concerned about the possibility of the deadly virus spreading through the huge numbers of the gray birds with red caps that congregate on the Platte River every spring.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Having two players go early in the first round certainly would be another feather in James Franklin’s cap.—
Audrey Snyder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her intelligence translates onto the court, as well.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Rise of Open-Source AI in Healthcare: On-Premise Solutions Are Shaping the Future Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, transforming clinical workflows, and addressing critical challenges like workforce shortages, diagnostic accuracy, and chronic disease management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Texas native Ashton Jeanty would look awfully good with a star on his helmet, for example.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fry Helmet: Forged from the iconic French Fry box, this enchanted helmet is rumored to protect you from friends stealing your last fry.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s a reason why countless stars are spotted in matching sets.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The military has a nonpartisan tradition for a reason.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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