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Recent Examples of bonnet
To get to the bottom of the spice mystery, experts at The Ohio State University collected powdered samples from 10 pepper varieties including serrano, Scotch bonnet, and Chile de árbol.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
Clothing is one example, and interpreters often explain that modesty was not the only driving factor for the long pants, skirts and sleeves as well as bonnets.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
The windshield and bonnet in particular have turned white and brown, the black barely visible underneath.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
So put on your wig hats and Devo bonnets and get ready to party!
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
Clothing is one example, and interpreters often explain that modesty was not the only driving factor for the long pants, skirts and sleeves as well as bonnets.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
The windshield and bonnet in particular have turned white and brown, the black barely visible underneath.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
So put on your wig hats and Devo bonnets and get ready to party!
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonnet
Noun
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Over the course of his five-Oscar career, Francis Coppola has many times gone back under the hood of even his greatest films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to recut and improve versions for posterity.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Under the hood, the 2001 Prelude featured a standard naturally aspirated 2.2-liter four-cylinder (H22A4 VTEC engine), rated at 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, which sent all the power to the front wheels.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Of the non-fatal crashes, at least eight of 17 motorcycle-riding individuals were not wearing helmets, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Horton donned a helmet and protective gear, then settled into place on the back of the bull.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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The blue headpiece closely resembled the traditional Sikh turban, prompting backlash from Sikh communities in India and elsewhere.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent sent turbans down the runway with flowing gowns.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Another favorite look of mine from this week consisted of an olive green trench coat featuring double-breasted detailing, which was worn with a matching belt and a black beret.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Unlike the first movie's lead stalker, McCone's face is covered by a creepy gray mask, black sunglasses and a black beret.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After boarding, fruit juice and water were offered before takeoff, and I was presented with a menu for the meal ahead by an attendant clad in a chef’s white coat and toque.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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While Justin Bieber had sat in private boxes at Leafs games before, his ostentatious look — a large white toque, thick orange jacket and sunglasses — was hard to miss.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now the first American Pope, is seen here receiving his biretta from Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2023.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Instead of the usual thousands, only 10 guests per cardinal were allowed in St. Peter's Basilica as the pope gave the men their ring and traditional red hat, known as a biretta.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
28 Nov. 2020
Noun
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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“Bonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonnet. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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