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 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 At the New York City premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach on Thursday, May 20, the star spoke to PEOPLE about the reaction to his berets. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 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 So grab your bags, your berets, and maybe your best selfie face? — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berets
  1. helmets
  2. hoods
  3. hats
  4. bowlers
  5. helms
  6. headdresses
  7. toppers
  8. headpieces
Noun
  • That means owners must have a license, registration, insurance and helmets.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In the video, several workers wearing neon green and orange tops and donning helmets are seen working to add support in the area where the columns failed.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Towels, large hats and bags of ice were among the more common remedies for spectators.
    — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 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
  • 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
  • Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of helms
Noun
  • 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
  • Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Definition of headdresses
Noun
  • Somehow that must not have been enough star power, because another performer with 123 hits, eight chart toppers and two Grammys has been added to the lineup.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • These pieces were the sparkling toppers to her unforgettable style.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • Photos of the room show headpieces on ledges flanking the fireplace about 6 feet off the floor.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Unorthodox grooming looks were also seen at Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto, Undercover and IM Men, where headpieces looked like an extension of hair.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of headpieces

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