headpieces

noun

plural of headpiece
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 Chainlink necklaces, lace headpieces and even fringe bangs become a form of armor. — Elisa Wouk Almino editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 For royal outings, she’s continued to pick midi-length dresses paired with elaborate headpieces and enviable suits as her uniform. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Her longtime stylist, Project Runway judge Law Roach, dressed Zendaya in a collection of mostly white designer gowns with gorgeous accessories that included headpieces, diamond chokers, and gladiator sandals. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Several models also wore headpieces that resemble some of Benglis’s sculptures. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 Photos of the room show headpieces on ledges flanking the fireplace about 6 feet off the floor. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpieces
  1. hats
  2. caps
  3. helmets
Noun
  • Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the prelapsarian days of 2015, when our would-be dictator was mostly a punch line, hipsters in Williamsburg started wearing MAGA hats as a joke.
    — Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • The body of the most extreme version of the automaker’s iconic sports car is available finished in either White or GT Silver Metallic with the front and rear fascias, along with the wing caps, covered in a green protective film.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The threshold for those caps will be lower once the new rate scheme goes into effect, Bennett said.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of caps
Noun
  • In addition to the gift cards, part of the program is providing free helmets.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of helmets

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“Headpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpieces. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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