Thesaurus results for COCKADE

cockade

noun

Definition of cockade

as in silver

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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. — 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

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Noun

The police car, a silver Ford Taurus used by the investigation division, contained two Oakland police homicide detectives who were able to continue their shift after the crash, authorities said.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company offers over 30,000 products, including gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Handset by Pandora’s artisans, the pieces from the collection charms are detailed with 14-karat gold-plating.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

The new, one-button tool is also smaller, lighter and more ergonomic than ones currently on the market because of the new technology.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
The front button detail upgrades these pants from laidback to business casual, perfect for wearing into the office during a summer heatwave.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of button

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Inside the hotel, a soothing palette of timber, stone, and bronze tones, layered with sculptural forms and soft textures, reflects its surroundings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
That distinction could determine whether the United States finally climbs from bronze to gold when the Olympic spotlight returns to Los Angeles.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of bronze

Noun

The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

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