Thesaurus results for BERETS

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

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Noun

In addition to the gift cards, part of the program is providing free helmets.

— Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of helmets

Noun

As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Aside from being fun to drive, there are also plenty of aftermarket parts available for the Miata including carbon fiber hoods to reduce weight and spoilers to reduce drag and increase downforce.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hoods

Noun

Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
In the prelapsarian days of 2015, when our would-be dictator was mostly a punch line, hipsters in Williamsburg started wearing MAGA hats as a joke.

— Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of hats

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

Nulo also makes some food toppers and mixers, designed to be mixed with a complete and balanced dry food, not fed on their own.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Cerruti and city councilmember Phil Pluckebaum were in the park to announce the installation of 10 sign toppers and seven banners around the Little Italy neighborhood in East Sacramento.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of toppers

Noun

Chainlink necklaces, lace headpieces and even fringe bangs become a form of armor.

— Elisa Wouk Almino Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
For royal outings, she’s continued to pick midi-length dresses paired with elaborate headpieces and enviable suits as her uniform.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of headpieces

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