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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Her long honey-blonde hair was elegantly adorned with a fascinator, adding a regal touch perfect for the event.
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María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Meghan opted for a deep navy dress and a Victoria Beckham coat with a matching fascinator.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
More than two years ago, Queen Maxima opted to augment the blush pink design motif of her dress with a fascinator.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
But Chappell was the queen of the castle from the start, stomping onstage to an orchestral metal fanfare, wearing a crimson pirate ensemble and her bat-wing fascinator.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
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María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Meghan opted for a deep navy dress and a Victoria Beckham coat with a matching fascinator.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
More than two years ago, Queen Maxima opted to augment the blush pink design motif of her dress with a fascinator.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
But Chappell was the queen of the castle from the start, stomping onstage to an orchestral metal fanfare, wearing a crimson pirate ensemble and her bat-wing fascinator.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Fascinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinator. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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