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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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.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
After heading indoors, Kate removed her fascinator and added another hair accessory: a bow to adorn her half-up style.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Either way, there’s plenty of room to make this elegant tradition your own (no gloves or fascinators required).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
When Sheeran plays multiple guests at a wedding, wearing formal dresses, fascinators, and yes, even a full-on white wedding dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
After heading indoors, Kate removed her fascinator and added another hair accessory: a bow to adorn her half-up style.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Either way, there’s plenty of room to make this elegant tradition your own (no gloves or fascinators required).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
When Sheeran plays multiple guests at a wedding, wearing formal dresses, fascinators, and yes, even a full-on white wedding dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascinator
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“Fascinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinator. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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