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fascinator

(fashion) A delicate, often frivolous head decoration worn on the hair, primarily by women.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(fashion) A delicate, often frivolous head decoration worn on the hair, primarily by women.

Westminster Abbey was peppered with everything from neat pillbox hats to netted fascinators.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(dated, US) A type of wool or lace headscarf.

Why, for example, was Lady Gaga the first act? Surrounded by pink ostrich feathers and wearing a fascinator that looked like a feather quill atop her head, she put on her best French accent to sing Mon truc en plumes (originally by Zizi …
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(literal) A fascinating person or thing.

A more repellent personality would be hard to imagine, and yet Hedda Gabler is one of the eternal fascinators of the world stage.
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  • “Wedding - Bridal Comb - Fascinator - Veil Comb - White Roses www.christiecottage.net/product/wedd... #cctag @christiecottage.bsky.social”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “There's an award for aspiring writers and / or videographers amongst the #sipr26 fleet: the Fascinator Trophy is for the best written or video log of the race. Visit the Race Reports page on our website to enjoy the entrants from previous years.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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