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
Skin was on display, sequins were sparkling and the headpieces were taller than ever.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The most complicated headpieces to make, according to Gee, were the poppies and the jitterbugs.
—Kansas City Star, 4 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
More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
For Coachella, experiment with funky belts, headpieces, and sunglasses.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Queen Camilla, who has a penchant for statement-making headpieces and hats, wore a black hat with a green feather attached.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Daily wear-and-tear can cause small parts like screws, headpieces or footrests to easily become damaged.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 30 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
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The most complicated headpieces to make, according to Gee, were the poppies and the jitterbugs.
—Kansas City Star, 4 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
More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
For Coachella, experiment with funky belts, headpieces, and sunglasses.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Queen Camilla, who has a penchant for statement-making headpieces and hats, wore a black hat with a green feather attached.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Daily wear-and-tear can cause small parts like screws, headpieces or footrests to easily become damaged.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpieces
Noun
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An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The facility remains popular among anti-immigrant crusaders, and Attorney General Uthmeier’s campaign store sells Alligator Alcatraz bumper stickers, T-shirts, and caps.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The law will prohibit libraries from entering into e-book and digital audiobook licensing agreements that limit access through expiration dates or checkout caps.—
Julia Casola,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Tight ends Jake Briningstool and John Michael Gyllenborg and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott were watching without helmets.—
Pete Sweeney
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.—
Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Headpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpieces. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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