Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Jolly Roger
Noun
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Boston recently traded away its best player, Rafael Devers, but that shouldn't be seen as the team waving the white flag.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025 -
Trading Chapman, who’s been so good in the closer’s role, likely only happens if the Red Sox are waving the white flag.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In line with the Princess of Wales' attire, the Duchess of Edinburgh also donned a blue and red cape over her gown, a nod to the colors of the union jack.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
7 May 2023
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One dessert that stands out from all the cupcakes, cookies and biscuits decorated with crowns and union jacks is the Jack Russel cake, which brings to mind the king and queen consort's two Jack Russell terriers.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2023
Noun
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The tricolor aesthetic, modeled after the fur of calico cats, is a melting pot of orange, red, brown and blond.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Behind them, the pink leaves of a tricolor beech tree bring just a touch of soft color.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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