hats

plural of hat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hats On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Towels, large hats and bags of ice were among the more common remedies for spectators. Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026 For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer. Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026 One such group in the spirit of things dined in red, white and blue party hats from the kids to grandpa. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Sun dresses, linen tailoring, and refined summery separates are on regular rotation for attendees, and accessories like hats and sunglasses that provide protection from the sun are paramount (particularly in the current heat wave). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 July 2026 Not just the buildings but also the grounds are considered sacred, so remove hats and sunglasses, moderate your volume, don’t take photos of ceremonies unless given express permission, and certainly don’t do gymnastics off the torii gates. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Dressed in red, white and blue, many carried water bottles and wore sunglasses and hats as the brutal heat is expected to continue throughout the day in the city. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Most of the hats begin their journey in Bowie, Texas, before arriving in Fort Worth. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
  • People use all caps to indicate heightened emotion and avoid the formality of proper punctuation, which now seems stilted, even stern.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Many public service careers, now requiring graduate degrees, face lower borrowing caps, potentially making these vital professions inaccessible.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • That means owners must have a license, registration, insurance and helmets.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In the video, several workers wearing neon green and orange tops and donning helmets are seen working to add support in the area where the columns failed.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • He was surrounded by Iranian flags, Egyptian fans donning King Tutankhamun headdresses and people who had made entire outfits out of their nation’s colors — all mixed among Pride flags.
    Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor.
    Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Photos of the room show headpieces on ledges flanking the fireplace about 6 feet off the floor.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Unorthodox grooming looks were also seen at Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto, Undercover and IM Men, where headpieces looked like an extension of hair.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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