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
Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.
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Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
For Chanel, Matthieu Blazy set its specialist atelier Maison Lemarié on the task of creating feather Camellias, headpieces, earrings and large skirts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Rounding out the accessories game was also a plethora of bold jewelry, statement sunglasses, silk scarves, opera gloves and headpieces, as seen at shows including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Celine, Prada and Dior, respectively, to cite a few.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Larsson has created dentalium harnesses combined with bison horn; Indigenous labels such as House of Sutai and Copper Canoe Woman have created striking body chains and headpieces.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 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
Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
For Chanel, Matthieu Blazy set its specialist atelier Maison Lemarié on the task of creating feather Camellias, headpieces, earrings and large skirts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Rounding out the accessories game was also a plethora of bold jewelry, statement sunglasses, silk scarves, opera gloves and headpieces, as seen at shows including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Celine, Prada and Dior, respectively, to cite a few.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Larsson has created dentalium harnesses combined with bison horn; Indigenous labels such as House of Sutai and Copper Canoe Woman have created striking body chains and headpieces.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpieces
Noun
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We were supposed to be spies with hats.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Especially coats and other winter clothing and accessories likes hats and gloves for all sizes and ages and blankets.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Spectrum offers wide availability, fast speeds and straightforward month-to-month pricing with no data caps or annual contracts.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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For years, limited flights, visitor caps, and steep environmental fees kept Fernando de Noronha notoriously difficult to access, especially for international travelers.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lime and makers of personal e-scooters encourage using helmets, and Lime has launched campaigns in some cities to tell riders to wear headgear.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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Children and teens are riding models capable of speeds exceeding 30 mph, often without helmets, training or a full understanding of the risks.—
Justin Assioun,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Headpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpieces. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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