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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
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.
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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
Midwestern marketing executive Emily, on the other hand, is eager to dress and brand-agnostic, with her rainbow suite of berets, arpeggiating hemlines, and clashing prints as neutrals.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Pinochet himself was protected by the boinas negras, the black berets, an elite military group.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Midwestern marketing executive Emily, on the other hand, is eager to dress and brand-agnostic, with her rainbow suite of berets, arpeggiating hemlines, and clashing prints as neutrals.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Pinochet himself was protected by the boinas negras, the black berets, an elite military group.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berets
Noun
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Tight ends Jake Briningstool and John Michael Gyllenborg and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott were watching without helmets.—
Pete Sweeney
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.—
Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Here's how to degrease kitchen cabinets, hoods, and ranges to create a less sticky cooking environment.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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In the video, the couple could be seen with their hoods up and riding rented Citi Bikes on the streets of the Big Apple as Sweeney giggled and took her feet off the pedals.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Berets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berets. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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