HEADPIECE Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

headpiece

noun

ˈhed-ˌpēs

Definition of headpiece

as in hat

a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown the bride will be wearing a flowing veil fastened to a pearl-covered headpiece

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as in intellect

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems she has looks and personality but not much in the way of a headpiece

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Recent Examples of headpiece 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 Upon the latter’s death in 1953, the headpiece went to Queen Elizabeth II. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Hers was protected by a wide headpiece while a pink lipstick brightens her smile, her nails are painted in an ever-chic milky shade. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026 Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for headpiece

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Noun

Photos released by authorities showed a group identified as the attackers, dressed in black clothing and hats and riding on the back of a black pickup truck.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Some families may want to bring additional winter gear from home, like hats, scarves or gloves, to stay extra warm.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of hat

Noun

Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Toni Collette is phenomenal as Christie’s beloved detective, capturing both her sharp intellect and her understanding of human nature.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

On the international stage, Rodriguez, who has 24 caps to her name, is challenging Cata Coll to be Spain’s No 1.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Suarez’ plan would reverse the existing incentives, restricting new hotel development to a height of 50 feet while upping the cap for residential to 75 feet, with a doubling of the allowable square footage in most places.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of cap

Noun

Unlike the direct style under Glasner, Sage’s way of playing may allow for more space to make the most of Pino’s intelligence, interplay and technical and passing ability.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
But, citing Iraqi intelligence estimates, Mohammed said the number of ISIS fighters in neighboring Syria has increased from around 2,000 to as many as 10,000 since the collapse of Bashar Assad's government in 2024.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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