as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
most of the acrobats riding the horses and elephants wore some sort of fancy headdress
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Recent Examples of headdress
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
These headdresses — Bob Mackie pieces that hadn’t left the building in 30 years.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Experienced costumers are encouraging others to use zip ties and plenty of bobby pins to secure wigs and headdresses.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Early images from the movie show Hathaway in a golden halo-like headdress and gilt bodysuit, looking like Cher meets the Virgin Mary — and, well, I’m sold.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
These headdresses — Bob Mackie pieces that hadn’t left the building in 30 years.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Experienced costumers are encouraging others to use zip ties and plenty of bobby pins to secure wigs and headdresses.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Early images from the movie show Hathaway in a golden halo-like headdress and gilt bodysuit, looking like Cher meets the Virgin Mary — and, well, I’m sold.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headdress
Noun
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The great auk was a valuable commodity for hunters who sought the bird’s feathers for down or use in fashion, particularly in the production of fancy hats and other garments.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Wear wide-brimmed hats and sun-protective clothing when outdoors.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The Oklahoma-born forward has 10 caps for the USMNT, scoring three goals, having made his debut in February 2021.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Another part of Trump's budget calls for shrinking HUD funding for homelessness by 12% and putting a two-year cap on people's eligibility for aid.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (L) signs a Commanders helmet while joined by Washington D.C.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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At her side, Kalista wears a pink and blue helmet, black gloves, knee pads and ice skates, stepping back and forth alongside her mom.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Headdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headdress. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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