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headdress

[hed-dres] / ˈhɛdˌdrɛs /


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The sculpture depicts America as an indigenous female figure - holding a bow and arrow, and wearing a headdress.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

At the time, Ortiz sported a veritable headdress of 1980s rock ’n’ roll hair.

From Slate Apr. 6, 2026

Mathieu Deldicque, director of the Conde Museum, where the headdress will go on display, said the find was a "true miracle", stressing that all of its parts were well preserved.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 2026

Some post photos of themselves in traditional Saudi dress: for men a thobe and headdress, for women an abaya and headscarf.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 14, 2026

Carmens accessories were excessive: a pineapple headdress and platform sandals.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

Fans marched to last Thursday’s afternoon game with Qatar wearing Canadian flags draped over their shoulders and headdresses that sprouted small maple leafs.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

The ball patrons parade around the stage in spectacularly gaudy headdresses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The inclusivity of his beliefs are also suggested as we see him at a fire ceremony, alongside indigenous peoples wearing elaborate headdresses, at an inaugural "Harmony Summit" last summer.

From BBC Jan. 28, 2026

Their bodies were their canvases, which they bedecked in feather boas, tutus, corsets, Victorian petticoats, Edwardian frock coats, wigs, wings, headdresses, ribbons, sequins, rhinestones, satin, face paint and an abundance of glitter.

From New York Times Apr. 12, 2024

On the front of the wardrobe somebody had painted a picture of Indians coming out of the woods, carrying bows and arrows, wearing warpaint and bright headdresses.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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