variants also vizor
as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

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Recent Examples of visor Sporting protective gear and a visor like his mother, the Duke of Sussex visited a Halo Trust mine site in Angola in September 2019. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Parker topped the look with a chunky knit cardigan, a black parka jacket, and a pair of visor sunglasses. Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 2025 Across America, folks lower their sun visor, pop open the mirror cover, and begin their work. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025 Osaka continued the black and white color display with a black visor and black wrist bands with the white Nike logo embossed on the fabric. Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visor
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Noun
  • With the lungs rinsed with the high clear air and burning with the work of movement, the blood brims with endorphins.
    Maya Silver, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
  • As for her accessories, Padukone carried a black, top-handle bag and added a white chapeau with a wide brim to her attire.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The impressive 14-color shade range is really just the tip of the iceberg with these linen shorts — the real highlights are the adjustable elastic waistband, spacious side pockets, and breathable, forgiving fabric.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Another bill that’s problematic in Schwarte’s view is House Bill 878, introduced by Cody Vasut, R-Angleton.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Pelosi comes out against Schumer voting for the spending bill.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Built almost entirely of wood (including wooden pegs instead of metal nails), the Black Hills chapel features six roofs that gradually rise to a peak.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Inflation stands well below a peak attained in 2022, though price increases register nearly a percentage point higher than the Fed's goal of 2%.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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