as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
Recently, however, people began speculating that the fishy headgear has been adopted once again by a population of northeast Pacific orcas known as the Southern Residents.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Wingo said one of the bigger hurdles the company faces is convincing athletes to overlook the aesthetic look of the headgear.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2024
One wonders what kind of passion project was possibly worth facing off against Hank Azaria as a lisping Egyptian king complete with ancient headgear.
—Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past year, Sonny Angel — a biblically inaccurate, 3-inch-tall cherub figurine with peculiar headgear — has taken over the hearts, minds, phones, display shelves, and nightstands of collectors across the world.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 8 July 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Wingo said one of the bigger hurdles the company faces is convincing athletes to overlook the aesthetic look of the headgear.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2024
One wonders what kind of passion project was possibly worth facing off against Hank Azaria as a lisping Egyptian king complete with ancient headgear.
—Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past year, Sonny Angel — a biblically inaccurate, 3-inch-tall cherub figurine with peculiar headgear — has taken over the hearts, minds, phones, display shelves, and nightstands of collectors across the world.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
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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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
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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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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