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headdress

[hed-dres] / ˈhɛdˌdrɛs /


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The showgirl-inspired costume featured a plumed mohawk headdress and showed Cher's bare midriff - a very new, and very shocking look at the time.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Standing in front of his mural, depicting the face of a girl with a feathered headdress, he laments that many artists were victims of the gangs and are now "disappeared."

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Intriguingly, a large figure stands on the mountain just behind this wall: It is the Sapa Inca—or ruler—identifiable by the sun on his tunic, the scepter in his hand, and his elaborate headdress.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Slate Apr. 6, 2026

A headdress of gold and lapis and jade.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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

Women walked the streets in chadors and hijabs, while others wore colorful African robes and headdresses.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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