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
Fanatics has dropped an exclusive line of NLCS and World Series gear, including championship T-shirts, hats, and hoodies.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But then later, the duo went to buy new hats at the shmancy Kemo Sabe in Aspen, only to struggle with having a basic conversation.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The 23-piece collection includes all three exclusive prints in pajamas, accessories, outerwear, snowsuits and hats for adults and children ranging in sizes from 0-3M to 14 for infants and kids, along with XXS to 2XL for adults.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Why did Diane Keaton wear hats?
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Hold onto your hats… Comedian Andy Richter with partner Emma Slater.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Wear hats and sunscreen and bring water.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton previously said Cary Grant had a huge influence over her love of hats.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But then later, the duo went to buy new hats at the shmancy Kemo Sabe in Aspen, only to struggle with having a basic conversation.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The 23-piece collection includes all three exclusive prints in pajamas, accessories, outerwear, snowsuits and hats for adults and children ranging in sizes from 0-3M to 14 for infants and kids, along with XXS to 2XL for adults.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Why did Diane Keaton wear hats?
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Hold onto your hats… Comedian Andy Richter with partner Emma Slater.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Wear hats and sunscreen and bring water.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton previously said Cary Grant had a huge influence over her love of hats.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Per a staff report, that final regulation could include caps on the number of such rentals in the city, mandatory inspections of STRs, limits on the number STRs operated by individuals, and various limits on parking and the number of occupants.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The helmets are too distracting from the jersey.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Legend has it, doughnuts were even fried in soldiers’ helmets.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ten day adult party is a true Key West creative explosion, featuring a marathon of parties, parades, handmade costumes, headdresses, street fair food, and tropical island energy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Known for blending art history with contemporary abstraction, Valdés’ works feature striking motifs such as butterflies, geometric headdresses, and reinterpretations of classic female forms.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their hoods are covered with special plugs where 2,200 corals grown at the Miami Native Coral Lab in Allapattah will be screwed in.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some hoods have indicator lights to signal when filters need to be changed.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rounding out the accessories game was also a plethora of bold jewelry, statement sunglasses, silk scarves, opera gloves and headpieces, as seen at shows including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Celine, Prada and Dior, respectively, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Larsson has created dentalium harnesses combined with bison horn; Indigenous labels such as House of Sutai and Copper Canoe Woman have created striking body chains and headpieces.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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