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Recent Examples of pillbox
Inspired by The Birds actor Tippi Hedren, Emilia Wickstead showed a matching set, complete with a pillbox hat, in a shade of green that referenced Hedren’s character in the film.
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The conversation continues as Annette wrestles her flesh free of its spandex prison, pillbox still on head.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Transcending Party Lines Consider this evolution: Jackie Kennedy's pillbox hat made it into next day's papers.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The game of pushing the boundaries was entrusted to headwear, from beanies to cowboy hats and sculptural pillboxes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The conversation continues as Annette wrestles her flesh free of its spandex prison, pillbox still on head.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Transcending Party Lines Consider this evolution: Jackie Kennedy's pillbox hat made it into next day's papers.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The game of pushing the boundaries was entrusted to headwear, from beanies to cowboy hats and sculptural pillboxes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillbox
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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Cinching the headrest cover around my entire head and wearing it underneath wool hats and berets.—
Dana Oliver,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Grammy winner stepped out in a black minidress with leopard-print collar and a matching beret.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
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Plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help control oil production to stave off future congestion, while a blend of clarifying willow bark extract and salicylic acid helps break down dead skin cells within the pore to leave them looking clearer, tighter, and smaller.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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In a skit, Nadya dressed up as a Dominatrix while Gonzalez portrayed a baby, donning a diaper and bonnet with an adult-sized rattle in hand.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mulberry silk bonnet that’s double-lined and large enough to comfortably collect my long hair and wrap around my head.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Arabian Knight has a flying carpet and a turban, as if a stripper service sent you Beefcake Prince of Persia.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Foose gave the classic Chrysler a modern suspension, dropped a new Hellcat Hemi engine under the hood, and everything mechanically is brand new.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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All my phases and influences were there too: raver, goth-lite, sporty, hood and hippie.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Even in summer, the characters remain bundled up in woolen hats and puffy coats.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
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
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The Foo Fighters frontman also kept his outfit casual, donning sneakers, a baseball cap, and a duffle bag on his shoulder.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Chicago actor wore a white baseball cap and black jacket, while the philanthropist wore a long camel-colored coat.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Pillbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillbox. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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