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
Through the Looking Glass (2015) Most on-theme: Rihanna Yes, Sarah Jessica Parker wore what appeared to be a flaming headdress.
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The palm-thatch roofs crowned atop each structure like ceremonial headdresses reflect a tradition rooted in the island’s heritage.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In museums, art by Indigenous people has been seen as artifact, not intervention or complex storytelling — reduced to dream catchers, headdresses and pottery, repackaged for nostalgia and sale.
—Petala Ironcloud, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The palm-thatch roofs crowned atop each structure like ceremonial headdresses reflect a tradition rooted in the island’s heritage.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In museums, art by Indigenous people has been seen as artifact, not intervention or complex storytelling — reduced to dream catchers, headdresses and pottery, repackaged for nostalgia and sale.
—Petala Ironcloud, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headdress
Noun
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The jewel was presented in a velvet case with a hat pin featuring the Austrian Imperial Warrant, most likely dating back to 1868, which reflects the piece’s imperial legacy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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To make things even more bizarre, the hat was not mentioned at all in the scene, either by Seema or by a confused passerby.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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If Ramsey is dealt after June 1, the salary cap hit can be spread across two seasons, costing about $6.7 million in 2025 and about $17.6 million in 2026.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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For the best effects, opt for a cap, comb, or helmet from a reputable manufacturer.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hands Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers his helmet in the second inning during Game One of the Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Tommy Hilfiger logo placement will grace technical gear such as the driver's suit, helmet and race car for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, which was created by TWG Motorsports and General Motors.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Headdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headdress. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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