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Recent Examples of pillbox
Inspired by The Birds actor Tippi Hedren, Emilia Wickstead showed a matching set, complete with a pillbox hat, in a shade of green that referenced Hedren’s character in the film.
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The conversation continues as Annette wrestles her flesh free of its spandex prison, pillbox still on head.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Transcending Party Lines Consider this evolution: Jackie Kennedy's pillbox hat made it into next day's papers.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The game of pushing the boundaries was entrusted to headwear, from beanies to cowboy hats and sculptural pillboxes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The conversation continues as Annette wrestles her flesh free of its spandex prison, pillbox still on head.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Transcending Party Lines Consider this evolution: Jackie Kennedy's pillbox hat made it into next day's papers.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The game of pushing the boundaries was entrusted to headwear, from beanies to cowboy hats and sculptural pillboxes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillbox
Noun
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The Texas native Ashton Jeanty would look awfully good with a star on his helmet, for example.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Diets rich in legumes, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, fruits, and low-fat dairy products may slow brain aging. 4) Minimize your risk of head injury by wearing helmets when skating or biking. 5) Stay socially active.—
Murali Doraiswamy,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Her father, wearing a gray beret, an orange shirt and what appeared to be gray slacks, came on screen and mouthed the next bridge of the song.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Everyone is almost always wearing berets and striped shirts, while extras roam the streets in mime makeup.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 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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In a skit, Nadya dressed up as a Dominatrix while Gonzalez portrayed a baby, donning a diaper and bonnet with an adult-sized rattle in hand.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mulberry silk bonnet that’s double-lined and large enough to comfortably collect my long hair and wrap around my head.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 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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And by the way, those wild, wild horses aren't actually under the hood.—
Joe Salas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Analyst agent operates alongside the Researcher within the Copilot ecosystem but with a different approach under the hood.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Participants will put their names in the hat by 6:15 p.m. and the order will be determined by a draw, said Cathryn Beeks, event organizer.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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This is me at 21 in a beach hat, too much lipstick, and not enough eyeliner.—
Judith Viorst,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hidden under a baseball cap and a pair of dark aviator sunglasses, Ben Navarro leans forward in his seat in the stands at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, fixated on the blue acrylic tennis court below.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Carey wore a sequin jacket and her natural curls while .Paak stepped out in a flannel jacket, graphic T-shirt and baseball cap worn backwards.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Pillbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillbox. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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