bandannas

variants or bandanas
plural of bandanna
as in handkerchiefs
a scarf worn on the head she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes

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Recent Examples of bandannas The piece was heavily popularized by Native American jewelers, especially amongst the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes; Historically, Indigenous men would wear bandanas around their necks, punctuated with shells or silver conches. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 T-shirts, socks, lighters, stickers, bandanas and water bottles feature the French outdoor brand’s logo — a white-bearded hiker — alongside Andelman’s signature psychedelic mushroom visual. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 In a 1987 article for the New York Times, Albuquerque jewelry salesman Manny Goodman recalls seeing Native Americans wearing bandanas clasped with silver conches as early as the 1930s. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The line is available on Amazon, and features Western rhinestone tutu dresses and sweet denim bandanas. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Fans of the two Florida brands can also purchase merchandise such as reusable to-go cups and bandanas. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Sevy, which launched three months ago, sells colorful bandanas to protect the wearer’s neck or head. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Dogs also receive plush beds, gourmet treats and custom bandanas at check-in. — Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 The $10 pack comes with five bandanas, each of which have stretchy elastic at their base for easy wear. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandannas
handkerchiefs
Noun
  • Other fabric scraps of the original dress were used to create handkerchiefs for Noah, her brothers, and herself to carry on the day.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • People’s handkerchiefs would come away from their foreheads stained with soot.
    — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Bandannas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandannas. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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