tam

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Noun
  • The caskets of his family members sat beneath Khamenei’s, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Television footage showed his coffin draped with the Iranian flag and topped with his black turban.
    Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Madonna attended the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015 in a lacy ensemble paired with black thigh-high boots and a black beret with an attached mesh veil.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Then there is Toby, the fictional, fez-donning cartoon cat that Baseman calls his alter ego.
    Iris Kwok May 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • The other, a raggedy, bearded civilian from his country’s military reserve, is less enthused, and often strips off his service greens and his Ottoman-style fez to smoke cigarettes and lounge in the sun.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The exhibit featured photos of Oloyede commanding Florida A&M’s band, along with her uniform jacket and a tall major shako (military-style) hat.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Sutton Foster crochets Hugh Jackman a marching-band shako for the occasion.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Quiroz recently began wearing a sombrero.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
    AJC Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags).
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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“Tam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tam. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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