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
And there are many, many more artists throwing their hats in the ring for wins next year.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Bonpoint fashion included the brand’s iconic floral cotton poplin shirts and dresses, and wicker bags and hats.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Once dry, hats-in-process undergo a second blocking to further impress the shape, and are then crown-ironed, which sees the hats spun on pads heated to 250 degrees while being brushed to ensure its fur runs in a single direction.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Bring a touch of playful cottage style with a wall shelf painted a bright color and equipped with pegs for hanging everything from art to hats.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
First worn as military headgear in the Roman Empire, pill box hats reached the height of their popularity in the 1950s and ’60s when sported by the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Mark Rodriguez’ display, in his front yard in Houston, shows two mannequins in red hats, face masks, black shirts and khaki pants with zip ties in their pockets being hanged from a noose.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Witch hats just look better when they’re bought locally, folks.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Bonpoint fashion included the brand’s iconic floral cotton poplin shirts and dresses, and wicker bags and hats.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Once dry, hats-in-process undergo a second blocking to further impress the shape, and are then crown-ironed, which sees the hats spun on pads heated to 250 degrees while being brushed to ensure its fur runs in a single direction.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Bring a touch of playful cottage style with a wall shelf painted a bright color and equipped with pegs for hanging everything from art to hats.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
First worn as military headgear in the Roman Empire, pill box hats reached the height of their popularity in the 1950s and ’60s when sported by the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Mark Rodriguez’ display, in his front yard in Houston, shows two mannequins in red hats, face masks, black shirts and khaki pants with zip ties in their pockets being hanged from a noose.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Witch hats just look better when they’re bought locally, folks.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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The sombrero memes and Trump 2028 campaign caps certainly lend credence to the idea that the White House is enjoying the fight more than Democratic leaders are.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Republicans are floating ways to put income caps on the subsidies or limit the number of people who are eligible to receive them.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Photos and surveillance footage captured the moment Israeli soldiers in helmets and night vision goggles boarded the flotilla.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Take the logos off the helmets, and the Commodores would probably be the favorites on paper.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 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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By the mid-50s, Chrysler beefed up the 331 cubic inch engines into 392 cubic inch V-8s, stuffing them beneath the hoods of New Yorkers and Imperials.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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By the mid-50s, Chrysler beefed up the 331 cubic inch engines into 392 cubic inch V-8s, stuffing them beneath the hoods of New Yorkers and Imperials.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ties added added a sharp prep-school attitude to classic ensembles, while scarves showcased their versatility as headpieces, belts, and chic neckties.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Princess of Wales has worn her hair down with the glittering headpieces for almost every tiara wear since, most recently rocking that combination at the French state banquet in July.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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