cocked hat

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Recent Examples of cocked hat 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocked hat
Noun
  • Taken at the Ball Arena in Denver, Hadid’s photographs showed the model clad in a Colorado Avalanche jersey with her new light locks tucked away beneath a baseball cap.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • William went incognito in a black baseball cap and navy blue jacket.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Moriya wore a Western-style morning coat and a silk hat that belonged to Prince Takamodo, the late father of Princess Ayako.
    — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2018
  • Making big money as head of the Empire State Building and a bank, Smith moved to Fifth Avenue and swapped his brown derby for a silk hat.
    — Edward Kosner, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2018
Noun
  • For weeks, Los Angeles has been plastered with posters of a malevolent-looking man in a top hat and gray sideburns.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Her dangling tongue, tuft of Troll doll-esque blond hair, and pink ribbon juxtaposed with an occasional top hat give her a quirky, sometimes unsettling charm.
    — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The new dad stood out among his teammates Sunday wearing head-to-toe black with a big black cowboy hat on his head.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Video shows separate interactions with council members The recording opens with Pagano, wearing a black hoodie, speaking with Brown, who is wearing a cowboy hat.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Okay, Emily is wearing a picture hat that makes her previous hat look tiny.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • The garrison cap worn by her grandfather, Tech.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Mandatory class attire includes gray pants, a black pelt, gray button-up shirt and a garrison cap.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This regulatory void raises concerns about exclusions for pre-existing conditions, potential service caps, and the absence of comprehensive coverage for preventive care.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • And blowing a whistle, a proletarian prophet in a red service cap.
    — Ostap Kin, The New York Review of Books, 23 Mar. 2022
Noun
  • Bearista craze As part of the holiday merchandise and treat lineup in 2025, Starbucks released a 20-ounce cup shaped like a teddy bear wearing a Starbucks stocking cap.
    — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The original glass Bearista cold cup came with a straw and was shaped like a teddy bear with a green Starbucks stocking cap on its head.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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“Cocked hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocked%20hat. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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