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turban

[tur-buhn] / ˈtɜr bən /
NOUN
headdress
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Images of him in his austere wardrobe—a turban, clerical robes and a long, graying beard—appeared in offices, on billboards and murals throughout the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

The original law prevents judges, police officers, teachers and public servants from wearing symbols such as the kippah, turban, or hijab while at work.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Practising Sikh men often make their faith visible by wearing the turban and growing out their beards.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

He wore shiny blue pants and a long tunic, and his bejeweled turban matched.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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