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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
Every character in the show is wearing a hat or headpiece at all times.
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Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
The dramatic gown and corresponding headpiece, which RiRi found online, have become one of the most instantly recognizable looks in Met Gala history.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Combining ease of use with the ability to fit the sensors in beanies, caps, and other wearable headpieces could make Sabi an exciting opportunity for those with speech impairments.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
The dramatic gown and corresponding headpiece, which RiRi found online, have become one of the most instantly recognizable looks in Met Gala history.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Combining ease of use with the ability to fit the sensors in beanies, caps, and other wearable headpieces could make Sabi an exciting opportunity for those with speech impairments.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for headpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
Noun
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The deep main compartment is large enough to fit even straw hats and nicer shoes without squishing them, and this trunk looks equally right in an airport or the lobby of the Carlyle Hotel, Mom’s favorite.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Arwa locations are painted in natural desert tones, with archways that mimic mosques and lampshades shaped like the hats worn by Yemen’s coffee farmers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Thomas says that your sector of communications, intellect and ideas will be activated now.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Origin Materials has described its PET caps as a better environmental alternative to commercial caps.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Over two years, $913 million was exempted from the spending cap, lawmakers said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Charles is expected to talk about the defense, intelligence and security ties the countries have shared for decades.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarus’ presidential press service said the negotiations had involved intelligence services from seven countries.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The helmets, made with unfixed chalk, were visually forceful but materially fragile, holding protection and vulnerability in the same frame.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026
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Volunteers will help conduct bike safety inspections, guide young riders through a series of skills stations and fit protective helmets.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2026
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Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The assassination attempt failed — and Hinckley was arrested, tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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McCollum’s line was one of the biggest reasons the game never got complicated.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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