as in cap
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
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Recent Examples of hat
The trio of pictures shows the couple first in fun, formal attire kissing behind Fleetwood's hat, then smooching along the water – a third image shows Fleetwood in the water.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Known for sporting towering hats with Atlanta iconography, Robinson has spent 23 years influencing downtown’s development and sense of community.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The first 50 customers through the door will get an Idaho Livin hat and free ice cream from The STIL.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
There is also an impressive selection of jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Known for sporting towering hats with Atlanta iconography, Robinson has spent 23 years influencing downtown’s development and sense of community.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The first 50 customers through the door will get an Idaho Livin hat and free ice cream from The STIL.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
There is also an impressive selection of jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hat
Noun
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With a minimum investment of $25 and a maximum purchase cap of $10,000 per calendar year, they are intended for savers rather than institutional investors.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bissell stresses that consumers should not dispose of the machine, water tank cap, and measuring cup of cleaners, as those parts are not affected.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a brief tour, Cohen and I donned motorcycle helmets and went for a ride, spinning through the cobble and paved roads and bike lanes on Infinite Machines’ new e-bike, the Olto.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Today, that helmet is displayed at the National Museum of American History.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But just as the British crown passes from monarch to heir immediately upon death, so the chapeau is passed from Shelby Sr. to his errant son Duke, played in the film by Barry Keoghan.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pillbox Hats As Pamela Anderson so kindly reminded us earlier this year, this jaunty little chapeau isn’t just for monarchs and first ladies.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Dec. 2025
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For guests, the most popular props were headdresses—or sunglasses, for Gloria Vanderbilt.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most people remember her 1986 look—a very ab-baring Bob Mackie bralette and low-cut skirt, complete with feathery headdress, which was apparently a kind of revenge outfit for not being nominated that year.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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During the traffic stop, a deputy noticed white residue on the hood of Werts’ car and ran it through a colorimetric test.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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This convertible introduces a new Monogram Series design featuring the Maybach logo on the hood, front end, and throughout the cabin.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each person receives headgear to attach a camera, filming instructions and a list of tasks such as cooking, cleaning, gardening and pet care.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Every year, participants get decked out in their finest holiday attire, including elaborate headgear, and gather along Fifth Avenue.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hat. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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