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.
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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.
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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.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
For Coachella, experiment with funky belts, headpieces, and sunglasses.
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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.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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
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.
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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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The hats are shaped like the pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle.
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After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats.
Noun
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During the first half of his temporary term as interim county executive, LeVota introduced a pair of tax policies intended to create retroactive, artificial 15% caps on the valuation increases of residential properties in the 2023 cycle, and commercial properties in the 2025 cycle.
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However, the judge found that the new loan caps set by Congress still apply.
Noun
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Decked out in Vikings helmets, Norway jerseys and shirts, and even a few with face paint, the Norwegian fans’ chants reverberated at Citi Field.
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In one study, children ages 7-12 were aware that their parents’ own use of safety items like seat belts, bicycle helmets and sunscreen were significantly less common than the parents’ expectations for the child to use them.
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“Headpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpieces. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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