Thesaurus results for HEADPIECES

headpieces

noun

plural of headpiece

as in hats

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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Recent Examples of headpieces The milliner’s customers can go green — in every sense — wearing headpieces showcasing the cedar of Lebanon, or the rose of Sharon, a type of hibiscus native to areas of east Asia. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Now, a group of British lawmakers has called on the government to end the use of real bearskins in the ceremonial headpieces worn by the King’s Guard. — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Mackie debuted his signature style of lavish gowns, astonishing headpieces and dance-friendly designs in 1966 when he was enlisted by Gaynor to design the energetic singer-dancer’s costumes for her Las Vegas revue and subsequent television specials. — Maureen Lee Lenker, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 Chainlink necklaces, lace headpieces and even fringe bangs become a form of armor. — Elisa Wouk Almino editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 For royal outings, she’s continued to pick midi-length dresses paired with elaborate headpieces and enviable suits as her uniform. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Her longtime stylist, Project Runway judge Law Roach, dressed Zendaya in a collection of mostly white designer gowns with gorgeous accessories that included headpieces, diamond chokers, and gladiator sandals. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Several models also wore headpieces that resemble some of Benglis’s sculptures. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 Photos of the room show headpieces on ledges flanking the fireplace about 6 feet off the floor. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

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The tenets of what makes the CMA successful really started then, which was leaders coming together to check their competitive hats at the door for the collective good of the association.

— Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
According to the brand, the $58 totes and $98 hats are selling fast, while several other picks throughout the line have already been swooped up by stylish fans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Almost all Florida seniors will be affected as Medicare Advantage plans pare benefits and raise deductibles, while traditional Medicare sees higher Part D out-of-pocket spending caps and the elimination of $0-premium standalone drug plans.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
That’s up just 4% since 2021, partly because PJM imposed price caps last year.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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