Thesaurus results for CASTOR

castor

noun

Definition of castor

as in bonnet

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Recent Examples of castor The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026 At 24 inches tall, this unit is the perfect height to keep under your desk, but the castor wheels can glide it all around your workspace. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026 Tame flyaways and frizz with the help of wax, castor seed oil, and jojoba esters, which work together to smooth strands and hold them in place, even in humidity. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Made with castor seed oil and shea butter, the smooth-gliding pencil was designed to draw on fluffy, feathery strokes. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for castor

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Noun

The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.

— Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
In the latest iteration of her daily vlogs, the 51-year-old former reality star channeled the fictional Ingalls family from the Little House franchise, wearing a bonnet, light-blue blouse and a ribbon tie.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of bonnet

Noun

Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.

— Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026

Definition of skullcap

Noun

The newscaster then asked Percy — sporting a baseball cap, glasses, and a collared shirt — if people often mention their likeness.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Sutton, meanwhile, was mysteriously watching practice in a baseball cap and no pads for the second straight day of practice Wednesday, but Payton said the star receiver will be back practicing Thursday.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of baseball cap

Noun

From my city, from neighbors and hoods then to Bogota, then to Cali, then Barranquilla, then Colombia, then Venezuela, then Bolivia.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026
Workers are fixing the hood, repairing parts of the car pushed in over the decades and adding new padding.

— Joe Marusak August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of hood

Noun

If sharing these facts causes someone to slow down, look both ways, wear a helmet, or simply pay a little more attention, that’s a win for everyone.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Without the proper tools on site, animal services had to take it back to the shelter and flood the helmet to flush the snake out.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of helmet

Noun

One of the most popular traditional costumes was the bauta, which consisted of a full mask, a cape that covered the head and shoulders, and a tricorn or cocked hat.

— Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Heather Wilson, a nurse anesthetist, wore huge fake eyelashes and an absurd cocked hat.

— William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 15 May 2021

Definition of cocked hat

Noun

Cardinals from Brunei and the Philippines could not travel and will receive their ring and biretta from a papal delegate.

— NBC News, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2020
Among those receiving the cardinals’ biretta — a crimson-red square cap with three ridges — was his point man for helping Rome’s homeless and poor.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 28 June 2018

Definition of biretta

Noun

Princess Kate wore the necklace with her drop sapphire and diamond earrings, and a matching blue coat and pillbox hat.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
View gallery - 6 images In what looks like a march to the past, at this year's Eurosatory exhibition in Paris Ukrainian firm Parabella has shown off its eponymous portable pillbox military shelter designed to protect troops on the battlefield.

— David Szondy June 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Definition of pillbox

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