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Recent Examples of cockade
French revolutionaries pinned cockades to their clothes; suffragettes slung purple-and-green sashlike ribbons across their chests.
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Alice Robb, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
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
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
Alice Robb, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
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
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
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For her appearance at the 2026 Academy Awards, Emma Stone opted for a silver gown by Louis Vuitton that's both minimalist and incredibly romantic.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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An Arlington native won a spot on NBC’s The Voice this month, strutting on stage in a black leather vest, boots, chunky silver jewelry and a cowgirl hat, delivering a soulful blind audition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the mechanics of the fraud stay largely the same regardless of which badge is being impersonated.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Only one thing visually turns me off—the XRT PRO badge on the back.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic Republic of Congo opened its first gold refining facility, joining other African nations seeking to capture more of the mining supply chain.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sprinkle Mosquito Bits granules into the water that collects in the center of the leafy rosette to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding there.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Lady in Silver Dress, whose dainty rosette touches and sheer organza layer will add whimsy to all your dinner parties from hereon out.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just press the on/off button at the front of the handle and the extra-long beaters start moving slowly to prevent splattering.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Josh D’Amaro, who took over Wednesday as CEO of Disney, addressed the hot-button topic of theme park pricing during the company’s annual shareholder meeting.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The World's Fair sculptures were plaster, while the ones in Humboldt Park were cast in bronze later, in 1911, on a smaller scale.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On this Wednesday’s episode of The Run-Through, Doja Cat—Vogue’s April cover star and the host of the second annual Vogue Vintage Market—calls in from her dining room in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Di Palma,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Royals star Maikel Garcia shined on the national stage.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to a press release, the Cincinnati Reds' team cans feature Budweiser's anniversary insignia, the team's wordmark on the front and a unique, vintage illustration that includes the Reds' classic logo, colors and uniforms.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The drivers will also display their commands’ insignias on their cars.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cockade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockade. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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