fascinator
noun
fas·ci·na·tor
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one that fascinates
2
: a woman's lightweight head scarf usually of crochet or lace
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It was paired with a matching fascinator and scarf as well as black gloves and boots in a coordinated matching moment with Queen Camilla, who led the royal contingent on the walk along with her husband, King Charles.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The princess accessorized this double-breasted coat, a classic in her wardrobe, with a bow fascinator and a green and navy plaid scarf, matching the outfit of the young Princess Charlotte.
—La Rédaction De Vanity Fair, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
The princess completed the look with a matching fascinator and gloves, along with black gloves and boots.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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The park was a blur of florals and bright colors adorning wide-brimmed hats and fascinators with delicate details, and a wide variety of flowy dresses, ruffled fabric and bold patterns for the ladies.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 11 May 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The princess accessorized this double-breasted coat, a classic in her wardrobe, with a bow fascinator and a green and navy plaid scarf, matching the outfit of the young Princess Charlotte.
—La Rédaction De Vanity Fair, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
The princess completed the look with a matching fascinator and gloves, along with black gloves and boots.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
Related story:Snap Decision becomes only second three-time Iroquois Steeplechase winner
The park was a blur of florals and bright colors adorning wide-brimmed hats and fascinators with delicate details, and a wide variety of flowy dresses, ruffled fabric and bold patterns for the ladies.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 11 May 2024
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“Fascinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinator. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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