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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
Universal revealed the first photo of Damon in character — dressed in armor and a cape with a coordinating headpiece — back on Feb. 17.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 June 2025
From Sarah Jessica Parker’s fiery red Philip Treacy headdress to Selena Gomez’s white orchid headpiece, stars embodied the night’s theme from head-to-toe.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The sword is decorated with a golden dog’s head dressed in an Egyptian headpiece and clutching a chain in its mouth.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 June 2025
From Sarah Jessica Parker’s fiery red Philip Treacy headdress to Selena Gomez’s white orchid headpiece, stars embodied the night’s theme from head-to-toe.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The sword is decorated with a golden dog’s head dressed in an Egyptian headpiece and clutching a chain in its mouth.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headpiece
Noun
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Boots, hats and fringe jackets are staple outfits for artists and fans alike.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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The two-sentence clause Harmon backed would have generally expanded the period that a senator in a four-year term who breaks the caps can keep them off.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Senators even set up lawn chairs outside their third-floor caucus room at the state Capitol that mentioned various issues such as the spending cap and fiscal guardrails.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hands Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers his helmet in the second inning during Game One of the Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The website published video of Osment, wearing his ski helmet backward, allegedly holding up the line for a ski lift.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Did those moves stir a sense of urgency in the clubhouse?—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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On one hand, Hitler’s father instilled in him a deep sense of powerlessness, fear and rage.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The Television Academy has stubbornly hung on to the old notion that half-hour shows are comedies while hourlong shows are dramas if for no other reason than there doesn’t seem to be a better determining factor.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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The public backlash is part of the reason that long-term institutional investors sent a letter to Tesla’s board in late May raising concerns about the company.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headpiece. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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