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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
  1. hat
  2. intellect
  3. cap
  4. intelligence
  5. helmet
  6. sense
  7. reason
Noun
  • The ready-to-wear includes classic styles suitable for everyday wear, including a quarter-zip, long-sleeve, T, hat and towel.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Several candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring, while others have teased possible runs or had their names floated in recent days.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • His ebullience, keen intellect and warmth jump off the pages.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • Tie a bandana around the back of your cap to brighten up a classic style.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of cap
Noun
  • Bobbi Queen, a former senior fashion editor at WWD who was known for her intelligence, wit and sense of style, died Thursday at her New York apartment at the age of 84.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Autonomy with human oversight Artificial intelligence handles much of CobraJet’s flight through an autonomous autopilot supported by electro-optical and infrared cameras.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • That means owners must have a license, registration, insurance and helmets.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • For decades, Tommy Hilfiger has helped show the personality beyond the helmet, opening the door for individuality to become part of the sport.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Through Latin and early Christian usage, the word took on its modern sense of an evil supernatural spirit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The spiritual economy is not necessarily about outright faith, but rather ritual, emotion and a sense of agency.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Kiely Williams will not reprise her role as Aqua, though Disney did not provide a reason.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Sabatini suggested to the jury there were possible explanations for that aberrant behavior without settling on a specific reason.
    — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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