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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On Instagram, Fine posted a tribute to his daughter, in which Frankie can be seen smiling while wearing a unicorn headband.
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Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 May 2025
The Balkan coins have holes drilled in them, indicating that they were most likely used to adorn the headbands or necklaces that were part of folk costumes or wedding attire, Dr. Novak said.
—Sara Cincurova, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The build feels ultra-luxe, with memory foam earcups and a mesh headband that’s surprisingly comfy for long sessions.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
In the picture, Cyrus, decked out in a lime green bunny ears headband, embraces Hurley from the side and plants a kiss on her cheek.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 May 2025
The Balkan coins have holes drilled in them, indicating that they were most likely used to adorn the headbands or necklaces that were part of folk costumes or wedding attire, Dr. Novak said.
—Sara Cincurova, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The build feels ultra-luxe, with memory foam earcups and a mesh headband that’s surprisingly comfy for long sessions.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
In the picture, Cyrus, decked out in a lime green bunny ears headband, embraces Hurley from the side and plants a kiss on her cheek.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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