variants also vizor
as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

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Recent Examples of visor Mountain biking helmets like the Smith Forefront 2 ($270) cover the back of the skull and often have a visor, and sometimes even include clips to fasten eye protection or googles. Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Wired News, 8 June 2025 The point behind taking the selfie was to see how much detail could be captured in the reflection on the visor of the astronaut's helmet. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2025 Someone on the other team took a shot at him, and the puck tipped right under his visor and hit him in the eye, squarely smacking him right in the eyeball. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Following the final hole, Langer took off his visor and saluted the applauding crowd at Augusta National. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visor
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Noun
  • Meanwhile, dishes at the restaurant brim with local ingredients, including wasabi, an Okutama specialty that is grown a stone's throw away.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
  • The engineering of Mario’s hat is marvelous, giving the brim a perfect pitch without sacrificing the aesthetic.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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  • Don’t forget to grab other backyard essentials, like a patio umbrella to stay cool in the shade, and an outdoor storage box to keep chair cushions, throw pillows, and games organized.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
  • The wash shown here, dubbed New Heyburn, looks a lot like the shade Kaling has been reaching for — but there are 30 colors to choose from if this blue hue isn’t your speed.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Directly affecting Tesla is the bill’s elimination of a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, which was intended to make EVs more affordable for buyers and reduce carbon emissions.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 July 2025
  • Soon after, a pharmacy owned by the bill’s sponsor began selling the drug.
    Sarah Cutler July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
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  • From the peaks of the Southern Alps to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, the country offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern living.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Halfway through 2025, reported cases have already surpassed 1,274 − the peak for all of 2019.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 July 2025

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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