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Recent Examples of zucchetto
In addition to his priestly robes, Pohlmeier wore a violet zucchetto, or skull cap, and a golden pectoral cross.
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022
After a couple of minutes, he was given his own zucchetto, and left the stage, to applause.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2021
The first stop is a zimarra, fascia and zucchetto (a caped version of the long soutane, a belt and skullcap) worn by John Paul II.
—Rosemary Feitelberg | Wwd, latimes.com, 7 May 2018
Florence Cooper, a tourist from Vancouver, stumbled upon a group of them on Monday dressed in their distinctive black cassocks and scarlet buttons, fascias and zucchettos.
—New York Times, 9 May 2018
Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022
After a couple of minutes, he was given his own zucchetto, and left the stage, to applause.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2021
The first stop is a zimarra, fascia and zucchetto (a caped version of the long soutane, a belt and skullcap) worn by John Paul II.
—Rosemary Feitelberg | Wwd, latimes.com, 7 May 2018
Florence Cooper, a tourist from Vancouver, stumbled upon a group of them on Monday dressed in their distinctive black cassocks and scarlet buttons, fascias and zucchettos.
—New York Times, 9 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zucchetto
Noun
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now the first American Pope, is seen here receiving his biretta from Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2023.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Instead of the usual thousands, only 10 guests per cardinal were allowed in St. Peter's Basilica as the pope gave the men their ring and traditional red hat, known as a biretta.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
28 Nov. 2020
Noun
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
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Plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help control oil production to stave off future congestion, while a blend of clarifying willow bark extract and salicylic acid helps break down dead skin cells within the pore to leave them looking clearer, tighter, and smaller.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most of the intruders sported the berets that then marked radical activists.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Wonder wore a cape with a long train alongside a matching jacket, black trousers, his signature shades and a black beret, plus jewelry by De Beers and David Yurman.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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For all the pleasures of the state dinner over the weekend, with its calotte of beef served with shallot marmalade, the real action is now taking place today (Dec. 5) at EU-US trade talks.—
Tim Fernholz,
Quartz,
5 Dec. 2022
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The calotte of beef was served with shallot marmalade.—
Jura Koncius,
Washington Post,
2 Dec. 2022
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Thomas was going to be picked off before the next pitch, but first baseman Jared Jones hit him in the back of the helmet with his throw.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The helmet prevented the bear from splitting his head open like a melon or tearing his face off.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Noun
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In a political lineup, Mr. Singh, who became the New Democrats’ leader in 2017, stands out, wearing a turban on his head and tucking a kirpan, or ceremonial knife, into his suit, reflecting his Sikh faith.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Optimo stocks a variety of styles, including homburgs, porkpies, straw Panamas, and fedoras, the last of which is seen here.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2024
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At center is a war veteran, whose low-slung homburg casts a shadow over his heavy eyes: a dark band that contrasts with the white gauze wrapping his absent nose.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2023
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Anyway, Wharton and his new missus enter and take to the dance floor; while everyone’s attention is on the couple, the handmaids continue their work of making sure everyone wearing a white bonnet has her own personal death stick.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 May 2025
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The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Zucchetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zucchetto. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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