headband
noun
head·band
ˈhed-ˌband 
1
: a band worn on or around the head
2
: a narrow strip of cloth sewn or glued by hand to a book at the extreme ends of the spine
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Princess Sofia, 40, popped in a yellow midi dress with a coordinating headband and heels for the church ceremony, where her baby daughter was baptized by Chief Chaplain Bishop Johan Dalman and Ordinary Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen, pastor of the Royal Court Assembly.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025
The custom is a way to show off a slice of their personal style, similar to Iverson’s popularisation of the shooting sleeve or Jimmy Butler’s ninja-style headband.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Her sartorial strategy was clear: midi-skirts and dresses that were elegant, prim and demure, worn with headbands for a youthful earnestness.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Princess Sofia, 40, popped in a yellow midi dress with a coordinating headband and heels for the church ceremony, where her baby daughter was baptized by Chief Chaplain Bishop Johan Dalman and Ordinary Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen, pastor of the Royal Court Assembly.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025
The custom is a way to show off a slice of their personal style, similar to Iverson’s popularisation of the shooting sleeve or Jimmy Butler’s ninja-style headband.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Her sartorial strategy was clear: midi-skirts and dresses that were elegant, prim and demure, worn with headbands for a youthful earnestness.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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