HEADPIECE Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

headpiece

noun

ˈhed-ˌpēs

Definition of headpiece

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 diamond headpiece has been in her family since at least the 1930s. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Chainlink necklaces, lace headpieces and even fringe bangs become a form of armor. — Elisa Wouk Almino editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The 2-foot-long snake had found its way under the padding of the helmet Thursday, staying hidden until the student noticed an unusual movement in the headpiece. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 While the tiara wasn’t worn for nearly two decades following Diana’s 1997 death, the headpiece reappeared in the mid-2010s when it was worn by Kate Middleton and has made over a dozen appearances since. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headpiece

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Noun

The runways made a strong case for topping off your look with a statement hat.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Boteli sealed his hat-trick at the Johan Cruyff Arena after charging down the right flank, chopping inside and smashing into the far corner on his left foot.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hat

Noun

As its sign of rulership, this Earth sign gives the messenger planet a grounding outlet for its intellect and curiosity.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

Ravens and crows have also represented intelligence, knowledge, transformation, and even creation in cultures around the world.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Both sides stressed that the use of intelligence and electrification technology is an important focus for working together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

After wrapping up its longest monthly losing streak on Wall Street in more than a decade, Google has started September by giving investors several reasons for optimism.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Another company might have seen the same 20% decline for entirely different reasons.

— James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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