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 Both dresses paired with ornate beaded headpieces, which are having something of a moment with stars lately. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpieces
  1. hats
  2. caps
  3. helmets
Noun
  • Percussion is at the forefront of the mix, with microscopic pinpricks in lieu of hi-hats and lots of keylike metallic jangling run through sheets of echo.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The hats ensured that everyone at a Hollywood event knew when Hedda Hopper had arrived.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • The caps, which took effect in July, limit graduate students to $20,500 a year and professional students to $50,000 a year.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Jessica Dickler,Sarah Agostino,Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,Annie Nova,Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said the speed caps were lifted on Saturday, and the service was restored.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of caps
Noun
  • The home team is rocking black jerseys, with the OG logo on their helmets.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Officers determined that both the driver and passenger were wearing five-point safety harnesses at the time of the rollover crash, but were not wearing helmets, according to Fox 9.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmets

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

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