birettas

noun

plural of biretta
as in bonnets

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birettas
  1. hoods
  2. berets
  3. helmets
  4. hats
  5. helms
  6. toppers
  7. bowlers
  8. headpieces
Noun
  • In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • 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
Definition of berets
Noun
  • Both Bell Fernandez and Lozano Bonilla were taken to the airport wearing bulletproof vests and helmets flanked by tight security, local media reported.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Accessories include made-to-measure apparel, helmets, driving gloves, key holders and luggage customized to each car.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Coats, gloves, boots, and hats are often in critical need in winter, and comfortable clothing can be used all year.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In partnership with Tical Athletics and retailer Twnty-Two, the Wu-Tang Clan member has released an exclusive line of hats that echoes the rapper’s journey throughout the years.
    — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hats
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of headpieces
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