headpiece

noun

ˈhed-ˌpēs How to pronounce headpiece (audio)
Definition of headpiecenext
1
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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2
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 The optical link must work through varying skin thickness, blood vessels, and hair, and tolerate imperfect alignment with the external headpiece. — Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 Chainlink necklaces, lace headpieces and even fringe bangs become a form of armor. — Elisa Wouk Almino editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The 2-foot-long snake had found its way under the padding of the helmet Thursday, staying hidden until the student noticed an unusual movement in the headpiece. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 While the tiara wasn’t worn for nearly two decades following Diana’s 1997 death, the headpiece reappeared in the mid-2010s when it was worn by Kate Middleton and has made over a dozen appearances since. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
  1. hat
  2. intellect
  3. cap
  4. intelligence
  5. helmet
  6. sense
  7. reason
Noun
  • Shannon gets everyone in her group matching pajamas and Whoop It Up Classic hats, a sure sign that there will be no actual whooping it up on this excursion.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Oliver grabbed a hat-trick to take his tally for the season to seven in just four games after four against Leeds United the previous week.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • The presentation was designed to work on the emotions as well as the intellect.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Children’s imaginations and intellect should be nurtured rather than broken.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • Washington has recently toyed with price controls on credit cards through interest-rate caps and restrictions on late fees, as if credit can be made cheaper by government order.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Edmonton Oilers spent the summer fixing long-standing cap issues, addressing immediate team needs and getting younger at important roster spots.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of cap
Noun
  • Soundcore Earbuds Labor Day Weekend Deal The Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds build an invisible wall against the chaos with an adaptive ANC intelligence matrix that actively isolates up to 98% of ambient noise.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Germany's domestic intelligence classifies the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt as extremist.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • His status remains uncertain but backup quarterback Drew Lock was shown with his helmet on ready to go in for the team's second drive as Darnold continued to limp on the sideline.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Officials determined the field was bright enough to play on, but much of the infrastructure required at a modern football game — helmet communication, the scoreboard, the game clock, the public address system — remained dead.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Ray Washburne, co-chair of the Dallas host committee, said there were strong reasons for some lawmakers and candidates to pass on attending.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rogers did not give a specific reason for her departure from the Education Department, which was first reported by National Public Radio.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of reason

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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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