variants also vizor
as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

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Recent Examples of visor Beshear was dressed to the nines in Lasso's signature aviator sunglasses, button-down shirt, visor and the iconic blue and white quarter zip. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024 One excellent option is a three-in-one piece of apparel specifically designed for chainsaw work: a forestry helmet with attached earmuffs and drop-down mesh visor to protect eyes and face from flying debris. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024 An unusually emotional Langer threw his visor and arms in the air in celebration after watching his lengthy putt go in. Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 The control and communication tools are on external interfaces, Ralston pointed out, while the helmet and visor have advanced coatings that optimize visibility. Emilio Cozzi, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for visor 
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Noun
  • Nature lovers will find an abundance of places to explore: Nearby McKee Botanical Garden brims with tropical plants (look for water lilies blooming in its streams), while Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge serves as a home for brown pelicans and other migrating avians.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Erivo had three microphones on her: a personal mic on the center of her forehead, another fixed on the brim of her hat and one placed on her costume.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The company’s Ice Breaker 2.0 dyeing technology is paying off as well, resulting in vibrant, laser-friendly shades with minimal environmental impact.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The doll sports a black faux leather ensemble, dark shades, and her signature swooped hairstyle.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The bill was panned by reproductive medical experts and Democrats for interfering with complex medical decisions between patients and their physicians.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Another 2024 bill would have moved the Lee holiday to Columbus Day in October, which coincides with the month of his death.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • Those turns on the throne have not been in a row, but rather spread across a number of years, as the smash surges back to the peak every holiday season.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The hills are peppered with colorful houses, creating a delightful contrast with the severe peaks of the surrounding fjords.
    Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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