headpiece

noun

ˈhed-ˌpēs How to pronounce headpiece (audio)
Definition of headpiecenext
1
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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2
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 headpiece features diamonds and pearls set in silver and gold. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Her jewels for the evening included her go-to royal headpiece, Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, as well as earrings and a bracelet that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Everyone’s favorite tower with the spiky Deco headpiece definitely needs some attention to its office floors and old bathrooms, especially given that so many of its neighbor-competitors are sparklingly new and highly amenitized. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2026 Jennifer De Angelo Baxter sculpted green snake heads and a headpiece out of foam, aluminum foil and cardboard to conjure the mythical Greek monster Medusa. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
  1. hat
  2. intellect
  3. cap
  4. intelligence
  5. helmet
  6. sense
  7. reason
Noun
  • Your server, wearing a conductor’s hat, cheerily shakes them up in front of you.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The sheriff unveiled the hats in a social media video featuring several deputies.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • Caught in that sensual music all neglect Monuments of unageing intellect.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The man had style down, unafraid to go full-tilt into camp fantasia while always staying grounded in fierce intellect.
    — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • Beginning in May of this year, eligible mega cap IPOs or transfer companies can be added to the index after just 15 trading days.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Chiefs need more production from a player occupying the largest chunk of the salary cap on the team.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of cap
Noun
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, repeated his warning Sunday that Iran or its proxies could launch an attack before the election to disrupt the vote, citing intelligence.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments discuss a case involving a person who sent letters containing a suspicious substance, with many commenters criticizing the individual's intelligence for including his return address.
    — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Several companies showed off their latest attempts to bring pinball into virtual reality without abandoning physical controls, letting players wear a VR helmet while pressing real buttons on a pedestal setup.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The military returned not only Tischler's remains but also his helmet, belt buckle, and combat boots.
    — J.D. Miles, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • This approach was meant to counter Vucic's one-man rule and restore a sense of community and solidarity.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For that reason, Republicans believe the seat is a likely pickup this fall in what is otherwise a difficult midterm environment.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reason

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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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