as in tricorn
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
The Capitals, whose home arena played host to the event, wore helmet decals in their game Saturday in support of the figure skating community and all those affected by the tragedy.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Sometimes referred to as monkshood or helmet flower, the different species of wolfsbane produce flowers that resemble sloped hoods or helmets: for Aconitum napellus, these range from purple to blue, whereas those of Aconitum lycoctonum are yellow.
—Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike instant replay challenges that come off the bench from the manager, only the catcher, pitcher or hitter can challenge the umpire’s pitch call by immediately tapping his cap or helmet.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
But on a crisp morning in December, the vice chair of the Barona Band of Mission Indians, clad in a firefighter helmet and yellow gear, offered a blessing for safety.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Sometimes referred to as monkshood or helmet flower, the different species of wolfsbane produce flowers that resemble sloped hoods or helmets: for Aconitum napellus, these range from purple to blue, whereas those of Aconitum lycoctonum are yellow.
—Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike instant replay challenges that come off the bench from the manager, only the catcher, pitcher or hitter can challenge the umpire’s pitch call by immediately tapping his cap or helmet.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
But on a crisp morning in December, the vice chair of the Barona Band of Mission Indians, clad in a firefighter helmet and yellow gear, offered a blessing for safety.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
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The white sportscar is captured on video being towed away from the sight of the accident with the hood ripped off and bent to the side, revealing the guts of the automobile.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Under the hood is a 2.0-liter diesel making 161 horsepower and 302 lb ft of torque, which VW says complies with the latest European emission standards and can be had in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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Plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help control oil production to stave off future congestion, while a blend of clarifying willow bark extract and salicylic acid helps break down dead skin cells within the pore to leave them looking clearer, tighter, and smaller.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Yogi’s Relaxed Mind tea has herbs like lavender, sage leaf, skullcap, nettle and other herbs that promote relaxation.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The ‘Iced Black’ bonnet sets the contrast nicely while the 23-inch five-spoke forged aluminum wheels, illuminated grille, and polished brightwork complete the look.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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But there’s more to Gilpin — much, much more — than bonnets and hoopskirts.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Arabian Knight has a flying carpet and a turban, as if a stripper service sent you Beefcake Prince of Persia.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Brown opted for a Dalmatian print skirt suit from Versace’s resort 2025 line, adding on a cropped faux fur jacket, a black beret, sheer tights and platform mary janes.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Katz, whose beret and neck brace gave him a distinctive look, wasn’t only a fearless reporter.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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But then, Keller made his own discovery: Someone else claimed to have found the New Orleans casque.—
Chelsea Brasted,
NOLA.com,
9 Apr. 2018
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Native people in Borneo have carved hornbill casques into ornaments for at least 2,000 years.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
16 Mar. 2016
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He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with yellow pants, a Carhartt-type jacket, and an orange hat.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nick Wooster has worn a lot of hats over the course of his 30-plus year career in fashion.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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But the popular image of a mariachi ensemble as an ensemble dressed in black with big sombrero charros persists.—
Andrew Gilbert,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Most of the clothes belonged to Joaquín: a crisp pair of tan Lee jeans, rarely worn; several pairs of boots; a box of sombreros.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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