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Recent Examples of pillbox
Brown stepped out in a full leopard-print outfit consisting of a jacket, pillbox hat, umbrella and handbag all in the animal pattern.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
But Kennedy’s Camelot at least tried to elevate idealism, intellectualism, and the modern elegance of a pillbox hat.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The pillbox hat was designed by Halston.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The conical pile of locks were inspired by the silhouette of fez and pillbox hats beloved by Jackie Onassis and fixed into place using a mixture of pins and copious hairspray.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
But Kennedy’s Camelot at least tried to elevate idealism, intellectualism, and the modern elegance of a pillbox hat.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The pillbox hat was designed by Halston.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The conical pile of locks were inspired by the silhouette of fez and pillbox hats beloved by Jackie Onassis and fixed into place using a mixture of pins and copious hairspray.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillbox
Noun
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According to the news release, the driver of the motorcycle, who has not been identified, was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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After three different designs, all created by Villareal, the brand committee landed on the helmet that will be worn against App State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There has been very few hats which are as perfect as his small beaded caps and berets in his Haute Couture collections.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa greeted attendees in his signature red Guardian Angels beret.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assailant then physically assaulted the father, knocking him to the ground and tossing his kippah away, a traditional skullcap worn by observant Jewish men.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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If daily washing isn’t possible, consider using a bonnet and changing pillowcases frequently.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Look under the hood for leaves or debris in suspicious places.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lens ships with front and rear caps, a reversible hood with a push-button release for its bayonet lock, and a soft carrying pouch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were crinoline explosions and Panama teardrops, tiny little fascinators and huge brimmed sunbonnets.—
Denise Coffey,
Courant Community,
30 May 2017
Noun
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Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That means – barring an unforeseen leap from one of those guys – the Lakers will need to acquire a player to wear this hat for them.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In episode 3, which came out in April, Howard’s character cries when Seth Rogen’s studio head character gives him a difficult piece of feedback, resulting in Howard angrily throwing his signature baseball cap at him.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The cheeky youngster with an eyepatch and baseball cap trailed by a motley crew?—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pillbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillbox. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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