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
Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.
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Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
In a later video update, Seeley said the terrifying figure is in fact two life-size dolls, with the grinning figure resting her head on another female statue, each dressed in jewels, gowns and hats.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Cue the topless men in fireman hats gyrating to save the venue.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
The hats, which retail for $50 and feature Sun Day Red’s logo of a leaping tiger with 15 stripes — referencing the 15 majors that Woods has won during his career — have been a best-seller.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Pointing you to Elf Day (2020), a film that chronicles people with pointy ears and pointy hats who work together to save the holiday.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The jacket has six spacious pockets ideal for storing gloves, hats, and everyday essentials like your wallet, phone, and lip balm.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
In the image, Williams, 59, and Wilmore, 61, can be seen wearing Santa hats while speaking on a ham radio inside the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory module.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Out came the Fiesta Bowl hats as senior defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas turned toward the crowd behind the bench and matched the feeling of the moment that many of the 106,013 in Beaver Stadium stayed to witness and celebrate together despite the brutally cold weather.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
In a later video update, Seeley said the terrifying figure is in fact two life-size dolls, with the grinning figure resting her head on another female statue, each dressed in jewels, gowns and hats.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Cue the topless men in fireman hats gyrating to save the venue.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
The hats, which retail for $50 and feature Sun Day Red’s logo of a leaping tiger with 15 stripes — referencing the 15 majors that Woods has won during his career — have been a best-seller.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Pointing you to Elf Day (2020), a film that chronicles people with pointy ears and pointy hats who work together to save the holiday.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The jacket has six spacious pockets ideal for storing gloves, hats, and everyday essentials like your wallet, phone, and lip balm.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
In the image, Williams, 59, and Wilmore, 61, can be seen wearing Santa hats while speaking on a ham radio inside the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory module.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Out came the Fiesta Bowl hats as senior defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas turned toward the crowd behind the bench and matched the feeling of the moment that many of the 106,013 in Beaver Stadium stayed to witness and celebrate together despite the brutally cold weather.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a year where markets have generated robust returns, the gains in small caps have largely seemed to go unnoticed.Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The cylindrical style of the lens is classic, looks sharp, and fits well with a variety of helmets.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ages twelve and up are welcome and participants must bring their helmets and bicycles.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even when their costumes require headpieces, the French twist remains!Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, accessories added a whimsical touch, including precious bonnets, crowns and headpieces crafted by artist Patrizia Benedetta Fratus, daughter of the protagonist of the movie Maria Teresa Brescianini.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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