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
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of berets
Noun
  • The first day used to be so chaotic and humorous in the old days, with players not knowing how to put on helmets let alone figure out shoulder pads and struggling in line drills.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Both riders, who were not wearing helmets, were thrown off their motorcycles, police shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • If more teams find themselves in the market for defenders who can wear multiple hats at multiple levels, the 2027 (and possibly 2028) NFL Draft class probably won’t disappoint.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, other members of the family opted for military uniforms, suits or midi-length dresses paired with hats or headbands.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 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
  • Thanks to an influx of shimmery nail toppers, there’s no need to book a chrome pedicure at the salon this season.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Nearly a year later, the city unveiled a series of street sign toppers on South Calhoun Street to honor Bridges.
    — Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 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
  • 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
  • Her longtime stylist, Project Runway judge Law Roach, dressed Zendaya in a collection of mostly white designer gowns with gorgeous accessories that included headpieces, diamond chokers, and gladiator sandals.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of headpieces
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