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The dancers wore ceremonial headdresses.
most of the acrobats riding the horses and elephants wore some sort of fancy headdress
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Kelly had sent models down the runway wearing anything from a watermelon bra top and matching headdress to a mini dress featuring golliwog embellishments in order to reclaim some of the most offensive stereotypes that were often birthed in the American south.
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Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
When there is a goal, people will cheer and wave flags or even their headdress.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The mom-of-three—who also shares twins Rumi and Sir with Jay-Z—added some extra multi-watt shine by accessorizing her Olivier Rousteing gown with over 300 carats of diamonds, including a crescent headdress and a necklace worth $50 million.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
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Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
When there is a goal, people will cheer and wave flags or even their headdress.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The mom-of-three—who also shares twins Rumi and Sir with Jay-Z—added some extra multi-watt shine by accessorizing her Olivier Rousteing gown with over 300 carats of diamonds, including a crescent headdress and a necklace worth $50 million.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for headdress
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“Headdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headdress. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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headdress
noun
head·dress
ˈhed-ˌdres 
: a covering or ornament for the head
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