berets

noun

plural of beret
as in turbans
a round garment worn on the head with a tight band and a top that is flat, soft, and loose

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Recent Examples of berets Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding. — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The Her Alibi star shared a sweet photo of the pair kissing — while wearing matching berets, red neck scarves and striped shirts — in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026 Then came John Travolta and his charming little berets. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026 Atletico will transport their fans to 1930s Birmingham with a Garrison Tavern at the stadium — where the Shelby family meet in the show — a barbershop inspired by that period and flatcap-wearing actors distributing newspapers and berets to fans. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 About 30 fans from Wembanyama's home country attended the Spurs' 121-106 win over Detroit, with many wearing black berets and waving French flags while cheering on the 7-foot-4 All-Star center and his teammates. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Mar. 2026 Accessories like berets and scarves popped in red tartan, while others wrapped bundled up in Burberry’s check. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berets
  1. helmets
  2. hoods
  3. hats
  4. bowlers
  5. helms
  6. headdresses
  7. toppers
  8. headpieces
Noun
  • Park and Recreation recently instituted a 20 mph speed limit along the county’s greenway trails and already has some rules on the books, such as requiring helmets for riders aged 16 or younger.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • From 1965 to 1969, the Redskins donned burgundy helmets that featured a spear and feather on each side.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Concentrations were generally highest immediately beside the stove and near the updraft of the smoke-clearing ventilation hoods, where cooks and chefs are typically working.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Obayashi pointed out that the EGPD policy on spit hoods requires monitoring — language that is also widely adopted by departments across the state.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • And many of the folks who worked on the flick are no longer around, like Doug Kenney, who wore both writing and producing hats.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The crowd was a sea of Jackie hats and T-shirts, and at least one bald eagle plushie.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bowlers
Noun
  • DeMicco helms Margie Claus from a script by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of helms
Noun
  • There was so much color, all these beautiful headdresses, and the male dancers were stomping their legs to mimic the drums.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • He was surrounded by Iranian flags, Egyptian fans donning King Tutankhamun headdresses and people who had made entire outfits out of their nation’s colors — all mixed among Pride flags.
    — Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of headdresses
Noun
  • Gen Z is increasingly embracing mixers and toppers to customize meals and add variety.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Salmon with avocado is a favorite for Klinger Tuna salad made with Greek yogurt is another of Klinger’s favorite rice cake toppers.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • The milliner’s customers can go green — in every sense — wearing headpieces showcasing the cedar of Lebanon, or the rose of Sharon, a type of hibiscus native to areas of east Asia.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Now, a group of British lawmakers has called on the government to end the use of real bearskins in the ceremonial headpieces worn by the King’s Guard.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of headpieces

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“Berets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berets. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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