fascinator
noun
fas·ci·na·tor
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one that fascinates
2
: a woman's lightweight head scarf usually of crochet or lace
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Mirren accessorized the gown with a fascinator and an eye-catching Margot McKinney necklace called the Marina Collier that included a string of gemstones totaling over 400 carats.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 May 2025
Many fascinators are still covered up as the rain continues to come down here at Churchill Downs.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The annual Churchill Downs horse race is now in its 151st year of celebrating jockeys, mint juleps, and some of the world’s best hats and fascinators.
—Morgan Evans, Vogue, 3 May 2025
While some will be lucky enough to don their fancy hats or fascinators and attend, many others will be gathering at homes and bars for viewing parties – and that demands cocktails in honor of the occasion.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 May 2025
Many fascinators are still covered up as the rain continues to come down here at Churchill Downs.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The annual Churchill Downs horse race is now in its 151st year of celebrating jockeys, mint juleps, and some of the world’s best hats and fascinators.
—Morgan Evans, Vogue, 3 May 2025
While some will be lucky enough to don their fancy hats or fascinators and attend, many others will be gathering at homes and bars for viewing parties – and that demands cocktails in honor of the occasion.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Fascinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinator. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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