as in cap
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 hat
Offering a full look, the collection will be rounded off by accessories such as ties, scarves, hats and loafers, among others.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Customers can purchase an article of clothing like a sweatshirt, t-shirt, hat or jacket in-store and the patches are applied free.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
The latest fact-check roundup Many versions of the claim circulating on social media also include an image of a man wearing a Nike hat and a black face mask, along with another image of a different house with a red roof not located on a waterfront.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The two parents looked down lovingly at their baby, who was wearing a pink hat.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Customers can purchase an article of clothing like a sweatshirt, t-shirt, hat or jacket in-store and the patches are applied free.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
The latest fact-check roundup Many versions of the claim circulating on social media also include an image of a man wearing a Nike hat and a black face mask, along with another image of a different house with a red roof not located on a waterfront.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The two parents looked down lovingly at their baby, who was wearing a pink hat.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hat
Noun
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If Rodgers retires or is released, the Jets must eat a $49 million salary cap charge.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Dolphins might have to revisit the 29-year-old’s contract to create the cap space needed to improve the 2025 team this offseason.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Authorities later found a ballistic helmet, night-vision goggles, respirators and ammunition in the car, along with a package of shooting range targets, some of which were used.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, don't try to be cool by not wearing a helmet.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rodrigues handcrafts all types of chapeaus, including fedoras and cowboy hats.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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The chapeau featured a lighter green tone and included a pheasant-style feather with shades of brown, green and red.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Cena also goes under the hood with country singer Jelly Roll in Nashville, and while a passenger in Jelly’s RAM 1500 Laramie learns about his journey from being a convict to fatherhood and stardom.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sleek long lines, lithe limbs, hood buckled all the way to the top: every bit an extraterrestrial monarch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs now hold a ceremonial blessing of the drum – which is banged during the chop – and have banned headdresses and face paint from the stadium.—
Daniel Desrochers,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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Over the past few years, its designs have become a favorite of editors and celebs, leading up to a viral moment with Kylie Jenner wearing a controversial lion headdress in January 2023.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Helms, meanwhile, stood out wearing a giant candy-cane hat along with a red-and-white striped waistcoat — matching Garner's headgear and dress — over a white shirt with a red bow tie and red pants, paired with red-and-white sneakers.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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The former Michigan football standout said the protective headgear added a layer of security.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
12 Sep. 2024
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“Hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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