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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 spacious dining room is decked out with Afghan artifacts like native drums and headpieces, and from the ceiling droop hundreds of colorful swatches that are meant to recall poppies.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Though Kat Dennings stayed true to her signature easy waves, the addition of a floral headpiece took the look to a more romantic realm.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Roosting on the model’s head was a headpiece in the shape of an ibis, which Bensimon said was inspired by both the Vulture crown and the god Thoth.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, his wife wore a pink sparkly unicorn headband, Luna wore a festive headpiece and Miles pulled a funny face beside them.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Though Kat Dennings stayed true to her signature easy waves, the addition of a floral headpiece took the look to a more romantic realm.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Roosting on the model’s head was a headpiece in the shape of an ibis, which Bensimon said was inspired by both the Vulture crown and the god Thoth.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, his wife wore a pink sparkly unicorn headband, Luna wore a festive headpiece and Miles pulled a funny face beside them.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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And certainly, in the playoffs in the end of the year, Jayden Daniels sitting in the pocket, beating pressure, so much of that again with his poise and intellect and accuracy with his arm, and again, just really, really rare to see that.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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While all of this is going on, Rowan, trapped in the Victrola (which Julien has staged like a Victorian pub, for some reason), is just blowing through lore exposition thanks to her suddenly unencumbered intellect.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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John Sawers, a former head of the British intelligence service, said there were risks to undertaking such an operation.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In fact, gas prices have increased 60% in the African nation over the last six months as Dangote’s refinery has ramped up production, according to market intelligence firm Trading Economics.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 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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Local kids grow up striving to play football under the Friday lights, but most won’t be wearing helmets.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Located in Donelson, TN, just outside Nashville, it’s designed to help people reconnect with joy, curiosity, and a sense of possibility.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bill’s obsession compels Hal to return home, hoping to talk some sense into his brother.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For that reason, Richardson usually doesn't agree to sit down for other productions.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is perhaps part of the reason for the new naming.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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