sombrero

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Recent Examples of sombrero For many, the brand represents family dinners, sizzling fajitas, and birthday celebrations under oversized sombreros—a specific slice of the past that’s hard to replicate. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Its bright center and the prominent, thick dust encircling its heart give it the appearance of a Mexican sombrero hat, hence its more charming nickname. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 Advertisement Members of the former are alleged to sport tattoos of a skull with Nazi imagery and an AK-47, while members of the latter are allegedly known for their matching tattoos of a skeleton outfitted with a sombrero, bandolier and pistol. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 Call your tia, grab your sombrero, and get ready to dance. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sombrero
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sombrero
Noun
  • Orange, yellow, and black turbans dot the crowded lot, as Sikh volunteers dish out hot chickpea curry and basmati rice and cups of steaming chai.
    Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Separately, Max Mara revealed silken silhouettes such as turbans and gorgeous button-ups with matching trousers.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Cinching the headrest cover around my entire head and wearing it underneath wool hats and berets.
    Dana Oliver, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The group became widely known for the striking image its members cultivated: black leather jackets, berets, and openly carried loaded rifles.
    Mickell Carter / Made by History, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes referred to as monkshood or helmet flower, the different species of wolfsbane produce flowers that resemble sloped hoods or helmets: for Aconitum napellus, these range from purple to blue, whereas those of Aconitum lycoctonum are yellow.
    Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Unlike instant replay challenges that come off the bench from the manager, only the catcher, pitcher or hitter can challenge the umpire’s pitch call by immediately tapping his cap or helmet.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The four-piece Canada Goose x Giants of Africa collection includes an insulated bomber jacket, a hoodie, cargo pants, and an Arctic toque, each designed with unique details inspired by the organization’s mission and the basketball courts built in Kenya.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Looking at the sizing options Although some may come in a range of sizes, most beanies, toques, and other similar winter styles are marketed as one-size-fits-all.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At least that's what the horse wearing a fez just told me* in a dream.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • At least that’s what the horse wearing a fez just told me* in a dream.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Gretzky was spotted wearing a MAGA hat shortly afterward and attended Trump's inauguration.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Rio By Design Beachwear: Brazilian swimwear and beachwear, accessories and Panama hats.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many delegations treat the convention like senior week and wear matching outfits—Hawaii’s were obviously the best, but the Wisconsin delegates had their traditional postmodern tricornes shaped like cheese.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Johnson made this conversation explicit by name-checking or picturing Evans, Lee Friedlander, Duane Michals, and Richard Avedon—the latter pops up here in a picture on a book cover, which Johnson has topped with a pirate’s tricorne hat.
    Vince Aletti, The New Yorker, 22 July 2022
Noun
  • James Martinez and Alex Shimizu take on the Batista and Masuka roles in the prequel, bringing back their signature fedora and giggle, respectively.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The veteran agent, who is known for wearing fedoras and colorful outfits, was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame last year.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Sombrero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sombrero. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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