chevrons

plural of chevron

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chevrons
Noun
  • Smartphones and digital cameras are more sensitive to the array of colors and may be able to capture images of the auroras, even if not visible to the naked eye, according to NASA.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • This year-round sneaker comes in a wide variety of colors, including this neutral blue denim, dark rose, black, red, green, light, blue, and more.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory.
    Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Two were against future NFL stars (Southern Miss’ Brett Favre and NC State’s Philip Rivers).
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Meanwhile, several of the show's younger stars continued acting and have appeared in various television shows and movies.
    Michele Corriston, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Ancient book clasps — used to keep manuscript tomes shut — were uncovered at the site, along with styli, the medieval equivalents of pens and pencils.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Waterproof cases might have durable clips or clasps.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Daguerreotypes, jewelry, and laptops were also taken, as were memorabilia such as political pins and award ribbons.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The royal family holds about 30 investitures a year as awards ceremonies for recipients of the biannual honors lists to accept their insignia and celebrate their outstanding contributions.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
  • At the center of the dark hall, filled with students in maroon jackets, the UMC insignia branded the pulpit at the center of students’ focus.
    Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Chevrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chevrons. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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