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turban

[tur-buhn] / ˈtɜr bən /
NOUN
headdress
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The artwork introduced tension between Indigenous traditions and Western conventions through the inclusion of Mai’s robe, turban and hand tattoos.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Khamenei's coffin had been carried into the complex earlier -- simply draped in a flag of the Islamic republic and with his black turban placed on top.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Amrit Kaur, a Sikh teacher who grew up in Quebec and who wears a turban, is one of the appellants in the case.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

I could only look into the knot on Nicasia’s turban.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

As galas go, Becket’s is a doozy, with guests sporting kippahs, turbans and zucchettos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

She’s in one of her signature turbans — this one has a third eye front and center — and holds a cane in the shape of a black cat.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

The merchandise in Singh's stores, includes accessories popularised by Punjab's music stars, such as versions of Phulkari turbans worn by Dosanjh, Kanda pendants that were first popularised by veteran Bhangra artist Pammi Bai.

From BBC May 31, 2025

“I want other Sikhs to know that their turbans, beards and other articles of faith don’t have to be an obstacle to any career, including one like mine,” he said.

From Washington Times Aug. 11, 2023

“Ships came into port from all over the world. I heard many foreign languages. I saw sailors who wore turbans, and black sailors from Africa. This was just part of my daily life.”

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren




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