as in tricorn
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
Buy or rent gear (boards, life vests, helmets) at CrawDaddy Outdoors, 20 minutes away in Waverly, before tackling the rapids that give this section of the river a consistent beginner-friendly swell.
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Who knew the actor could pull off the mind control helmet?
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
This is what Daniel Jones used to do annually with his teammates, minus Wilson’s out-of-place Giants helmet and shoulder pads while throwing to teammates in shorts and T-shirts.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The driver and passenger allegedly did not wear helmets at the time of the crash.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Who knew the actor could pull off the mind control helmet?
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
This is what Daniel Jones used to do annually with his teammates, minus Wilson’s out-of-place Giants helmet and shoulder pads while throwing to teammates in shorts and T-shirts.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The driver and passenger allegedly did not wear helmets at the time of the crash.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
Noun
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The robes at Forestis are a very on-brand forest green and have hoods.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Your steam cleaner can be used to degrease range hoods.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Clothing is one example, and interpreters often explain that modesty was not the only driving factor for the long pants, skirts and sleeves as well as bonnets.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The windshield and bonnet in particular have turned white and brown, the black barely visible underneath.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Yves Saint Laurent sent turbans down the runway with flowing gowns.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Andy Warhol painted a watercolor of a cat in a turban.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Williams’ ability to maintain his artist’s beret and paint palette to make magic happen on an open canvas will be key.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Wearing a burgundy tux and trousers, Miller was sporting long hair and a beret, but did not stop for photographers on the carpet.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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These flightless birds are striking in appearance – bright blue skin, a helmet-like casque on their heads, and dagger-like claws on each foot.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But then, Keller made his own discovery: Someone else claimed to have found the New Orleans casque.—
Chelsea Brasted,
NOLA.com,
9 Apr. 2018
Noun
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The range includes swimwear, resort wear, dresses, kaftans, sandals, hats, bags, jewelry, and loungewear.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Allie posed on the other side of Blake, wearing a hat with her husband's last name on it.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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