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as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym

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Recent Examples of do-rag He was described as having tattoos on both arms, dark facial hair, and was wearing a black do-rag, white tee-shirt, green sweatpants, and yellow sneakers. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 For finishing touches, the Fenty-founder wore a black lace do-rag with her hair in a long braid, and a stunning diamond and sapphire necklace to go with her earrings and oversized cocktail rings. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025 The Atlanta native elects to rock an Allen Iverson football jersey backwards, icy Opium chains, a do-rag to go with his double-horned hat. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024 Harris has updated it with his own stylistic touches, including a purple do-rag. Jazmine Hughes, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 He was dressed in street clothes, including a do-rag. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-rag
Noun
  • Wednesday’s home defeat against Manchester City leaves the Spaniard with just three wins across his last 10 games, but fans inside the Bernabeu stopped short of the white handkerchief-waving protest that often marks the death throes of a Los Blancos head coach.
    Jack Bantock, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
  • For application, Henriksen suggests wrapping an ice cube in a thin cotton handkerchief and massaging it across the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The bandana will sadly not be available for purchase, as G-Dragon is the proud owner of the only one.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Who else can pull off sequins and spandex or a Dodgers jersey with a bandana, depending on the day?
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Do-rag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rag. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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