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as in hat
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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as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she has looks and personality but not much in the way of a headpiece
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Recent Examples of headpiece
The doll, which is called the Witch Weaver, wears flared bell-bottoms, a gossamer harlequin blouse, gold waistcoat and crystal headpiece — taking inspiration from Reed’s signature design codes, personal style and even Lady Gaga.
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The real reason to wear this, though, is the enormous disc that is her headpiece.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
According to The New York Times, the costume includes a glowing fingertip — an ode to the beloved movie — and a motorized headpiece with a movable mouth and eyes.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The distinctive playing cards line her wire skirt and fill her headpiece, while the flowers add a colorful accent.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The real reason to wear this, though, is the enormous disc that is her headpiece.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
According to The New York Times, the costume includes a glowing fingertip — an ode to the beloved movie — and a motorized headpiece with a movable mouth and eyes.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The distinctive playing cards line her wire skirt and fill her headpiece, while the flowers add a colorful accent.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for headpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
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Scott began her retail career as a 19-year-old college dropout who hoped to provide fashionable hats to women receiving chemotherapy treatments.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maybe the judge presiding will have the courage and intellect to break up this cesspool of crime.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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His speech emphasized the group’s groundbreaking fusion of jazz and soul within hip-hop, showing that authenticity and intellect could seamlessly blend with coolness.Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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The special caps off Howard’s extensive international tour spanning 237 shows across 141 cities in 30 countries, selling over 335,000 tickets.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Broadcom cemented its status as one of the biggest artificial intelligence winners on Wall Street — and joined the vaunted $1 trillion market cap club thanks to a 24.4% surge in Friday’s session.Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s intelligence capabilities inside Iran are understood to be vast and Israeli intelligence has carried out multiple successful assassinations inside Iran.Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the Justice Department charged three North Korean computer programmers, members of the country's military intelligence agency, in connection with a series of global cyberattacks allegedly conducted on behalf of the regime.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite tapping his helmet, Kurtz said his coaches didn't pull him out.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Eglin flight, given the gentle Florida clime, would only require a standard flight suit, G-pants, helmet and oxygen mask.Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Stylistically, the songs wander from jaunty rock to roaring metal to solemn spoken word, but every verse is united by a low hum of feeling, the sense of great truth slowly rising into view.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Monaco Monaco may be known for its glamorous casino and exhilarating Grand Prix, but the world’s second-smallest country (after Vatican City) offers other reasons to visit.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The reason for doing this was simple: Coach Sanders.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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