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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
Daily wear-and-tear can cause small parts like screws, headpieces or footrests to easily become damaged.
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Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Princess Beatrice accessorized the outfit with a Henrietta Pillbox headpiece in a cherry red color from Justine Bradley-Hill Milliner, as well as a small white handbag from Loro Piana.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Among them, a young reporter from a local television station in Nizhny Novgorod stands out unmistakably, wearing a traditional Russian headpiece paired with a bright red pantsuit.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Pets and their parents are also encouraged to dress for the occasion, and both companies have launched a line of festive pet clothing, ranging from sweaters and PJs to velvet bows and headpieces.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
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Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Princess Beatrice accessorized the outfit with a Henrietta Pillbox headpiece in a cherry red color from Justine Bradley-Hill Milliner, as well as a small white handbag from Loro Piana.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Among them, a young reporter from a local television station in Nizhny Novgorod stands out unmistakably, wearing a traditional Russian headpiece paired with a bright red pantsuit.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Pets and their parents are also encouraged to dress for the occasion, and both companies have launched a line of festive pet clothing, ranging from sweaters and PJs to velvet bows and headpieces.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
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John Brodie’s Success Beyond Football Brodie was a man of many hats, excelling as a golfer and television analyst.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Woody Harrelson took the stage shortly after to share his memories of Redford while wearing not a cowboy hat but a baseball hat with a cannabis leaf embroidered on it.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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This immersion trained his instinct more than his intellect.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Press finished her legendary USWNT career with 155 caps and ranks ninth all-time in goals (64) and 12th all-time in assists (43).—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Secondly, the legislation includes caps for graduate school assistance, which had previously been unlimited.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Piantedosi presided over a meeting of law enforcement and intelligence services on Tuesday to discuss security for the Games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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As Moore’s Law continues to compound and intelligence moves decisively to the Edge, AI and Digital Twins are becoming foundational layers of the global economy.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Local reports noted that the woman miraculously survived partly because her helmet helped prevent more serious harm.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While riders down under don't need to register these vehicles if they're only being used on farms, they are required to don a helmet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The internet and Black art triggered awe for completely different, profound reasons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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One reason is a viral video that shows Pretti standing over the body of a veteran who died and honoring his service.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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