as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
The first is lifting ideas and some performers from a campy San Francisco–by–way–of–Vegas theater outfit, Beach Blanket Babylon, known for its breezily low-fi sensibility and enormous architectural headgear, which are amusing in a small venue.
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Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The days of risking dehydration and getting cancelled for wearing appropriative headgear are gone.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Yes, but: No headgear is considered 100% concussion-proof.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
When The Apprentice actor wore similar headgear to the Golden Globes, the actress, 42, couldn't help but make a visual reference on her page.
—Sophie Hessekiel, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The days of risking dehydration and getting cancelled for wearing appropriative headgear are gone.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Yes, but: No headgear is considered 100% concussion-proof.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
When The Apprentice actor wore similar headgear to the Golden Globes, the actress, 42, couldn't help but make a visual reference on her page.
—Sophie Hessekiel, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
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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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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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
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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