Examples of hood ornament in a Sentence
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As safety regulations increased in later decades, the elaborate hood ornament largely disappeared, replaced by badges that were far less romantic but much less likely to impale anyone.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The Mercedes-Benz three-star logo is now showcased as a free-standing hood ornament.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Two-tone finishes and an illuminated Mercedes star hood ornament are available as premium add-ons.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
The Chieftain, with its conic light-up hood ornament, gets washed and drained of fluids as cold weather sets in, then spends several months under a cover in a heated garage.
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Laura Lane,
USA Today,
23 Nov. 2025
In the distance is the pixelated eyeball known as the Sphere, which since its 2023 opening has served as a platform for public art, a billboard for brands like Verizon, an immersive performance venue for bands ranging from U2 to Dead & Company, and a glitzy hood ornament for the city.
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Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2024
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The Mercedes-Benz three-star logo is now showcased as a free-standing hood ornament.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Two-tone finishes and an illuminated Mercedes star hood ornament are available as premium add-ons.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
The Chieftain, with its conic light-up hood ornament, gets washed and drained of fluids as cold weather sets in, then spends several months under a cover in a heated garage.
—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
23 Nov. 2025
In the distance is the pixelated eyeball known as the Sphere, which since its 2023 opening has served as a platform for public art, a billboard for brands like Verizon, an immersive performance venue for bands ranging from U2 to Dead & Company, and a glitzy hood ornament for the city.
—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Hood ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hood%20ornament. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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