Thesaurus results for BANDANA

bandanna

noun

ban-ˈda-nə

variants or bandana

Definition of bandanna next

as in handkerchief

a scarf worn on the head she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes

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Recent Examples of bandanna For the last four days, prosecutors have laid out their case, pointing to DNA evidence, including Williams’ DNA found under Rogers’ fingernails, surveillance footage tying Williams to the scene, and a bloody bandana found in his backpack that tested positive for Rogers’ blood. —

Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 Her hair, styled by Vernon François, was partially covered by a bandana, which fit in with her monochrome look. —

Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 The bandana will sadly not be available for purchase, as G-Dragon is the proud owner of the only one. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026 Who else can pull off sequins and spandex or a Dodgers jersey with a bandana, depending on the day? —

Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandanna

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handkerchief

Noun

The showing marked a sharp contrast from the 2025 Gala, which had featured less advanced versions of the robots twirling handkerchiefs in a wobbly folk dance.

— Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The touches of personal embroidery on little muslin handkerchiefs and the ‘ghost’ handbags were a clever touch.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026