birettas

plural of biretta

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for birettas
Noun
  • The researchers also wore hoods and gloves when possible during field ops.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And now Orange Mound is one of the most violent hoods in Memphis, Tennessee.
    Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Known for a film repertoire that roamed from The Godfather (1972) and Manhattan (1979) to Baby Boom (1987), Keaton also cut a sartorial dash in fashion, with her penchant for bowler hats, bow ties and berets.
    Ellen Burney, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Pinochet himself was protected by the boinas negras, the black berets, an elite military group.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lime and makers of personal e-scooters encourage using helmets, and Lime has launched campaigns in some cities to tell riders to wear headgear.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Children and teens are riding models capable of speeds exceeding 30 mph, often without helmets, training or a full understanding of the risks.
    Justin Assioun, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Birettas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birettas. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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