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
The Chiefs now hold a ceremonial blessing of the drum – which is banged during the chop – and have banned headdresses and face paint from the stadium.
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
The saint's forehead also still retains the imprint of the saint's 16th-century Carmelite headdress.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether that means spending countless hours researching in library collections or transforming a Pier One Imports placemat into a warrior’s headdress, her dedication to impactful storytelling as a means of cultural preservation is undeniable.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
In her black gown and headdress, Gaga played her black baby grand piano, her stunning voice ringing pure.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
The saint's forehead also still retains the imprint of the saint's 16th-century Carmelite headdress.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether that means spending countless hours researching in library collections or transforming a Pier One Imports placemat into a warrior’s headdress, her dedication to impactful storytelling as a means of cultural preservation is undeniable.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
In her black gown and headdress, Gaga played her black baby grand piano, her stunning voice ringing pure.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headdress
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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The salary cap is projected to be $154.6 million next season with the luxury tax projected as $187.9 million, the first apron projected at $195.9 million and the second apron projected at $207.8 million.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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To top it off, someone actually stole one of my wheel caps.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The driver, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene, said Sgt.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Security footage from the courthouse shows a man wearing a helmet, gas mask, tactical boots and sunglasses walk up to the building as a court officer opens the front door.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Headdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headdress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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