as in hats
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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Recent Examples of headpieces
Ties added added a sharp prep-school attitude to classic ensembles, while scarves showcased their versatility as headpieces, belts, and chic neckties.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales has worn her hair down with the glittering headpieces for almost every tiara wear since, most recently rocking that combination at the French state banquet in July.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Swift also shared follow-up photos channeling her showgirl era with rhinestones, feathers and matching headpieces.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The spacious dining room is decked out with Afghan artifacts like native drums and headpieces, and from the ceiling droop hundreds of colorful swatches that are meant to recall poppies.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Still, accessories added a whimsical touch, including precious bonnets, crowns and headpieces crafted by artist Patrizia Benedetta Fratus, daughter of the protagonist of the movie Maria Teresa Brescianini.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
On October 24, Eugenia Kim is releasing elevated hats, headpieces, and cool-weather accessories like scarves and fingerless gloves inspired by the film.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The two have joined forces on a one-of-a-kind collaboration of headpieces that incorporate vintage millinery and jewelry materials spanning from the 1920s through the 1960s.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales has worn her hair down with the glittering headpieces for almost every tiara wear since, most recently rocking that combination at the French state banquet in July.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Swift also shared follow-up photos channeling her showgirl era with rhinestones, feathers and matching headpieces.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The spacious dining room is decked out with Afghan artifacts like native drums and headpieces, and from the ceiling droop hundreds of colorful swatches that are meant to recall poppies.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Still, accessories added a whimsical touch, including precious bonnets, crowns and headpieces crafted by artist Patrizia Benedetta Fratus, daughter of the protagonist of the movie Maria Teresa Brescianini.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
On October 24, Eugenia Kim is releasing elevated hats, headpieces, and cool-weather accessories like scarves and fingerless gloves inspired by the film.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The two have joined forces on a one-of-a-kind collaboration of headpieces that incorporate vintage millinery and jewelry materials spanning from the 1920s through the 1960s.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpieces
Noun
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And there are many, many more artists throwing their hats in the ring for wins next year.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bonpoint fashion included the brand’s iconic floral cotton poplin shirts and dresses, and wicker bags and hats.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sombrero memes and Trump 2028 campaign caps certainly lend credence to the idea that the White House is enjoying the fight more than Democratic leaders are.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Republicans are floating ways to put income caps on the subsidies or limit the number of people who are eligible to receive them.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Photos and surveillance footage captured the moment Israeli soldiers in helmets and night vision goggles boarded the flotilla.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Take the logos off the helmets, and the Commodores would probably be the favorites on paper.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Headpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpieces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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