as in tricorn
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
The bald eagle is featured on American military insignia, currency, stamps and even the helmets of an NFL team.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Murray directed a drive to the five-yard line but his pass to McBride bounced off the tight end’s helmet and was intercepted by Witherspoon.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Maye briefly left the game to be evaluated for a head injury after a blow to his helmet in the first quarter.
—Kyle Hightower, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Buckets from Regal let fans eat snacks directly out of a gladiator helmet.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Murray directed a drive to the five-yard line but his pass to McBride bounced off the tight end’s helmet and was intercepted by Witherspoon.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Maye briefly left the game to be evaluated for a head injury after a blow to his helmet in the first quarter.
—Kyle Hightower, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Buckets from Regal let fans eat snacks directly out of a gladiator helmet.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
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The moment an unwitting Labrador tried to enter his owner's car through the hood rather than the open door at the back has gone viral, leading to jokes about the breed's IQ.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The gown’s neckline transitioned into a hood that Sánchez delicately placed on her head to show off her new honey-blonde highlights.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The model naps on a couch while clad in a skullcap and undershirt, scratching his back as his trousers fall below his waist.M. Z. Adnan, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
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Chicago police said Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, is accused of shooting an unidentified 39-year-old man who was wearing a kippah, the Jewish skullcap, on Saturday, the Jewish sabbath, in the city's Rogers Park district.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kids bonnets and caps were listed for $1.50 to $10.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 18 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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But whereas conspicuous religious symbols of all faiths (including Jewish yarmulkes, Sikh turbans, or large crosses) are banned in all French public schools, in Belgium, rules are defined at the local level.Olivier Decottignies, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2016
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Rather than sweeping robes and turbans, Scherzinger spends most of the play barefoot, wearing a simple black slip.Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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The decision to use green berets comes from wanting to distinguish themselves from conventional Army forces.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carpenter was also seen with a similar, matching beret, and big, bouncy curls.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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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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The sisters wore matching Tri Delta hats, waved signs, and rushed up for hugs with their fellow Virginia Tech alumna.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ball caps, Stetsons and sombreros, baby strollers, toasters and Crock-Pots, lucha libre masks, belts and shoes burst from open storefronts and vendors’ sidewalk card tables.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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For many, the brand represents family dinners, sizzling fajitas, and birthday celebrations under oversized sombreros—a specific slice of the past that’s hard to replicate.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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