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Recent Examples of cauldrons
In the fluorescent glare of a rundown Indonesian wig factory, vats of human hair simmer in huge cauldrons, stirred by hunched laborers as rows of mannequin heads watch blankly from the dark.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The ceremonies, too, were split geographically, with Olympic cauldrons in both cities, with the athletes’ parade further shared with Livigno and Predazzo, national delegations divided according to where their events would be held.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The multiple locations—and, for the first time in Olympic history, dual cauldrons, in Milan and the mountain town of Cortina—could be a bit disorienting, especially with the Parade of Nations splitting up delegations of athletes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
The cauldrons were created in partnership with Fincantieri and designed by Balich in a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and his knots patterns.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The torchbearers Deborah Compagnoni and Alberto Tomba light one of two Olympic cauldrons during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at Piazza Dibona in Milan, Italy, today.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Like the games themselves, the ceremony was split between Milan’s San Siro Stadium and Alpine venues like Rasen-Antholz, with two separate cauldrons lit via Olympic flame at the evening’s end.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
This year, there are two cauldrons, one in Milan and one in Cortina, the two host cities in northern Italy.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The ceremonies, too, were split geographically, with Olympic cauldrons in both cities, with the athletes’ parade further shared with Livigno and Predazzo, national delegations divided according to where their events would be held.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The multiple locations—and, for the first time in Olympic history, dual cauldrons, in Milan and the mountain town of Cortina—could be a bit disorienting, especially with the Parade of Nations splitting up delegations of athletes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
The cauldrons were created in partnership with Fincantieri and designed by Balich in a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and his knots patterns.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The torchbearers Deborah Compagnoni and Alberto Tomba light one of two Olympic cauldrons during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at Piazza Dibona in Milan, Italy, today.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Like the games themselves, the ceremony was split between Milan’s San Siro Stadium and Alpine venues like Rasen-Antholz, with two separate cauldrons lit via Olympic flame at the evening’s end.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
This year, there are two cauldrons, one in Milan and one in Cortina, the two host cities in northern Italy.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cauldrons
Noun
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This Kentucky stew traditionally included game and livestock and was cooked in large kettles that required an oar for stirring.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bright copper kettles and … Acuña hittin’.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 30-year-old Somali American, who also co-owns a Mediterranean restaurant in the same area experiencing similar economic tribulations, described his coffee shops as local melting pots for Muslims and non-Muslims, East Africans and White people.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Prize pots have seen a precipitous decline, and those who run the sport seem always to be at war with the betting operators who pour a lot of money in.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So does back-to-back buckets from Chendall Weaver, including a 3-pointer.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shaped like a traditional porch swing, the hanging feeder has easy-to-clean buckets for seeds and snacks while serving as patio decor that’s perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cauldrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldrons. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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