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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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
Universal revealed the first photo of Damon in character — dressed in armor and a cape with a coordinating headpiece — back on Feb. 17.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 June 2025
From Sarah Jessica Parker’s fiery red Philip Treacy headdress to Selena Gomez’s white orchid headpiece, stars embodied the night’s theme from head-to-toe.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The sword is decorated with a golden dog’s head dressed in an Egyptian headpiece and clutching a chain in its mouth.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 June 2025
From Sarah Jessica Parker’s fiery red Philip Treacy headdress to Selena Gomez’s white orchid headpiece, stars embodied the night’s theme from head-to-toe.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The sword is decorated with a golden dog’s head dressed in an Egyptian headpiece and clutching a chain in its mouth.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
Noun
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Boots, hats and fringe jackets are staple outfits for artists and fans alike.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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The experience was shared on Reddit, where the passenger detailed how the person seated behind him, in first class nonetheless, repeatedly tapped and slapped the person's head and hat to awaken him to help retrieve a lost earbud.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
Noun
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As a Gemini man, many are drawn to his wit, intellect, and intuitive curiosity.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
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For the 2025 season, the hard cap for the league is $279.2 million per team.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Senators even set up lawn chairs outside their third-floor caucus room at the state Capitol that mentioned various issues such as the spending cap and fiscal guardrails.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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An official with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence told ABC News that Gabbard has been working closely with Trump, Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other national security officials to share regular intelligence updates.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s attempt to achieve these highly ambitious goals with an air campaign and sophisticated intelligence networks, but without the deployment of a ground army, has no modern precedent.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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In addition to the explosives, investigators recovered an AR-15 rifle, a long gun, a military-style helmet, a ski mask, and gloves from Krebs’s vehicle, which was parked several blocks from the protest site over the weekend.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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Phorm Energy branding will be seen on fire suits, helmets and fueler gear across Hendrick’s top teams and there will also be brand integration into Hendrick Motorsports’ new 35,000 square foot facility, which will open next year.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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And both have, for different reasons, chosen to confront the very institutions and leaders that have helped sustain their growth.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Musk vehemently opposes the bill for this reason − after all, wasn't the whole point of DOGE to cut waste and reduce spending?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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