as in caps
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
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Recent Examples of hats
From hats to jerseys to bomber jackets, lots of the Blue Jays gear nodded to those previous World Series trips.
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
She was seen sporting camo hats, the Harris campaign's answer to red MAGA caps.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Every Derby Day festoon their heads with elaborate hats, fill metal cups with a minty bourbon cocktail, and prepare to watch the horsies run.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Dependable men in hats riding slow commuter trains, their mindscapes perfumed with thoughts of stocks, bonds, lawn care.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Jikuzfu Beanie Hat with Pom Pom For some of us, fall weather means bundling up in jackets, scarves, and cute hats like this $10 beanie.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Fans dress up in leather, lace, flowing skirts, hats, scarves and the color black — lots of black.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Then add party hats and party blowers.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
She was seen sporting camo hats, the Harris campaign's answer to red MAGA caps.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Every Derby Day festoon their heads with elaborate hats, fill metal cups with a minty bourbon cocktail, and prepare to watch the horsies run.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Dependable men in hats riding slow commuter trains, their mindscapes perfumed with thoughts of stocks, bonds, lawn care.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Jikuzfu Beanie Hat with Pom Pom For some of us, fall weather means bundling up in jackets, scarves, and cute hats like this $10 beanie.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Fans dress up in leather, lace, flowing skirts, hats, scarves and the color black — lots of black.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Then add party hats and party blowers.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Per a staff report, that final regulation could include caps on the number of such rentals in the city, mandatory inspections of STRs, limits on the number STRs operated by individuals, and various limits on parking and the number of occupants.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Organizers had earlier urged the crowd to remain peaceful as Coast Guard officers in helmets stood watch near the gate.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Organizers urged protesters to remain peaceful, as a line of Coast Guard officers in helmets watched from just outside the entrance.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ten day adult party is a true Key West creative explosion, featuring a marathon of parties, parades, handmade costumes, headdresses, street fair food, and tropical island energy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Known for blending art history with contemporary abstraction, Valdés’ works feature striking motifs such as butterflies, geometric headdresses, and reinterpretations of classic female forms.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their hoods are covered with special plugs where 2,200 corals grown at the Miami Native Coral Lab in Allapattah will be screwed in.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some hoods have indicator lights to signal when filters need to be changed.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rounding out the accessories game was also a plethora of bold jewelry, statement sunglasses, silk scarves, opera gloves and headpieces, as seen at shows including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Celine, Prada and Dior, respectively, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Larsson has created dentalium harnesses combined with bison horn; Indigenous labels such as House of Sutai and Copper Canoe Woman have created striking body chains and headpieces.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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