cockade

Definition of cockadenext

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Recent Examples of cockade When Francophiles aligned with Jefferson wore tricolor cockades, Washington’s men responded with sombre black ones. Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 As a general and eventual emperor, Napoleon wore the cockade to symbolize his own revolutionary leadership. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2023 Lafayette, on his return to France in 1779, was a hero with all the glamour of revolution clinging to his cockade, as charismatic as Che Guevara in the sixties, but with a better character. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2021 Later, the tricolour seeped out from the cockade into the broader political sphere and is now immortalised in the French flag, a symbol of national identity and unity. The Economist, 17 June 2020 In revolutionary France, the Marquis de Lafayette, the same French aristocrat who fought in the American revolutionary war, is said to have designed the red, blue and white cockade. The Economist, 17 June 2020 Nearly 500 costume makers and enthusiasts from around the world converged on the DoubleTree Hotel at Hazard Center this weekend for panels on makeup transformations, fun with fosshape, beginner embroidery and ribbon cockades. David Garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cockade
Noun
  • Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.
    Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The form-fitting design featured two thin shoulder straps that held up a nude leather bust with a sweetheart neckline, embellished with silver grommets.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The suit says La Strada twice raised concerns with Hoskins, but his Capitol security badge then was deactivated before a hearing in the case and he was fired effective May 1.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • After the hearing, La Strada was allegedly told to speak with Hoskins, who confirmed his badge was revoked at Hoskins’ direction.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Founded in 1537 as a storehouse for Andean gold, it was cut off from the rest of Colombia when the river’s main channel silted over in the early 20th century.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Hathaway has also paired gold Gianvito Rossi stiletto sandals with a teal dress, and fuchsia and red cap-toe Aquazzura slingback pumps with jeans and a Prabal Gurung top.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The slinky silhouette is covered in silver sequins and features a tiny rosette appliqué at the shoulder.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In one picture, del Toro’s daughter could be seen wearing a long, off-white, sparkly dress with a matching rosette in the center.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Gap prints classic denim details directly onto the fabric—including the button fly, seams, and back pockets—to create the look of jeans, but there are still real scoop pockets at the front.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This capacitive button gives you instant access to the camera to snap photos, capture video, or tweak settings such as exposure, depth of field, and zoom.
    Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Johnny Depp’s first sculpture, a two-metre white bronze called ‘The Bunnyman’, will be unveiled at Turkish art fair Contemporary Istanbul, which runs 22–27 September.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There are molten metallics in approachable shades (gold, silver, bronze) and artsier ones too (rainbow chrome, lilac, fuchsia).
    Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The orbs on the notepad began to resemble planets and Heti added rings to some and clusters of stars around others.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ellis provided her chic evening clutches to roughly a dozen stars, stylish women that included Allison Janney, Jean Smart, Olivia Munn, Carrie Coon and Awkwafina.
    Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • So, bareheaded, Comella poked around in these tiny holes, using his flashlight to examine the various documents floating around for FDNY insignia.
    Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The American designer — who’s known for his off-kilt suiting, signature red, white and blue insignia, and theatrical runway shows — was among the first designers to work with the actress and invite her to her first CFDA Fashion Awards.
    Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Cockade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockade. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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