as in caps
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
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Recent Examples of hats
From pill box hats to Bambi prints to colorful tights, inspiration was everywhere, both on the runways and amongst street-goers.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The dining space spills into the lounge, where stylish skiers in designer suits and fur hats gather for a light lunch by the modern fireplaces as a DJ spins into the afternoon.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s something peaceful about seeing gardeners at work here in the early hours, forest green uniforms and straw hats worn like a badge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Snoop has long incorporated fur coats and hats into his flamboyant personal style, frequently wearing them at public appearances, red carpets and performances throughout his career.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
If Texas Roadhouse is able to deliver continued growth in traffic in the fourth quarter, that will be something for the bulls to hang their hats on.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Her mother has also influenced her teaching approach as Couch has taken on a role beyond just educating, bringing her daughter’s clothes to school and buying winter hats and socks for her students.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The dining space spills into the lounge, where stylish skiers in designer suits and fur hats gather for a light lunch by the modern fireplaces as a DJ spins into the afternoon.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s something peaceful about seeing gardeners at work here in the early hours, forest green uniforms and straw hats worn like a badge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Snoop has long incorporated fur coats and hats into his flamboyant personal style, frequently wearing them at public appearances, red carpets and performances throughout his career.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
If Texas Roadhouse is able to deliver continued growth in traffic in the fourth quarter, that will be something for the bulls to hang their hats on.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Her mother has also influenced her teaching approach as Couch has taken on a role beyond just educating, bringing her daughter’s clothes to school and buying winter hats and socks for her students.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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Instead, consultants are dealing with lower rates, fee caps, and payments tied to performance.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, if demand does not keep up with coins that lack strict caps or are still being minted, their prices can stay the same or even drop.—
Will Jones,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kids are popping wheelies in the middle of the trail, some not wearing helmets, and on their phones.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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His job is to make sure the players have the proper uniforms, pads, helmets, cleats and more.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pearls and portraiture and pearls are combined in headdresses; a gentleman’s glove is adorned with filigree and tourmalines.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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No paintings of stoic elders in headdresses.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some relied on layers and keeping hoods up, while others said their mindset made all the difference.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are two cantilevered fireplaces with copper hoods.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Queen Camilla, who has a penchant for statement-making headpieces and hats, wore a black hat with a green feather attached.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Like most royal headpieces, the House of Grimaldi’s Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara is an opulent creation.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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