as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
most of the acrobats riding the horses and elephants wore some sort of fancy headdress
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Recent Examples of headdress
The Chiefs now hold a ceremonial blessing of the drum – which is banged during the chop – and have banned headdresses and face paint from the stadium.
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Over the past few years, its designs have become a favorite of editors and celebs, leading up to a viral moment with Kylie Jenner wearing a controversial lion headdress in January 2023.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Mackie’s creations have born worn by several other major stars over the decades, including Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Pink and Cher, who famously wore a black two-piece and matching headdress by the designer at the 1986 Oscars.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The team’s original logo, used until 1971, depicted a caricature of a Native American wearing a loincloth, tomahawk and headdress running on top of an outline of the region, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Over the past few years, its designs have become a favorite of editors and celebs, leading up to a viral moment with Kylie Jenner wearing a controversial lion headdress in January 2023.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Mackie’s creations have born worn by several other major stars over the decades, including Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Pink and Cher, who famously wore a black two-piece and matching headdress by the designer at the 1986 Oscars.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The team’s original logo, used until 1971, depicted a caricature of a Native American wearing a loincloth, tomahawk and headdress running on top of an outline of the region, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headdress
Noun
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Develop Hybrid Skills: If leadership roles are shifting, employees who can wear multiple hats will have an advantage.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Topping off his look, meanwhile, was a brimmed sailor’s hat made out of paper.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Cubs still have about $36 million in cap space, according to Spotrac, but based on Ricketts’ comments this offseason, they are not expected to use it.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The cost isn’t an impediment to roster construction with the salary cap rising.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Unlike some hairsprays that shellac your hair into place and risk flaking, this one keeps things soft, touchable, and free of helmet hair.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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This may include the chassis, engine, race suit, gloves, boots and helmet.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Headdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headdress. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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