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Recent Examples of commodore
The high school club also operates with the blessing of Marlon Harvey, a 1980 Mount Carmel alum who now is commodore of the Jackson Park Yacht Club.
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
In February 1942, Alfred Stanford, commodore of the Cruising Club of America, one of the country’s leading amateur sailing groups, sent a proposal to the Navy to use nonmilitary sailing vessels for anti-submarine patrols and rescue operations.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
But what stood out largely was the commodore amongst the stylish guests who trekked to the Fishtown neighborhood.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
At the Commodore Club, with its windows over the ship’s bow, the cocktails are named for past Cunard commodores.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
In February 1942, Alfred Stanford, commodore of the Cruising Club of America, one of the country’s leading amateur sailing groups, sent a proposal to the Navy to use nonmilitary sailing vessels for anti-submarine patrols and rescue operations.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
But what stood out largely was the commodore amongst the stylish guests who trekked to the Fishtown neighborhood.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
At the Commodore Club, with its windows over the ship’s bow, the cocktails are named for past Cunard commodores.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodore
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China had at least 30 generals and admirals at the start of 2023 who ran specialized departments and theater commands.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge in recent years, which has seen People’s Liberation Army generals, admirals, government ministers and other officials removed from their posts.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their lawsuit alleges Quero Silva was the national guard commander who instructed his officers to strip both male and female protestors and then kick and strike them with boots and helmets inside the barracks in Barquisimeto, west of Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Original crew members, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, who was originally slated to be commander but would have been making her first spaceflight, and Stephanie Wilson, a veteran of three space shuttle flights, were pulled from the mission.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, Great Britain skipper Bruce Mouat, who entered these Games as the man to beat but has not quite found his best form yet, was in no mood to mess around and promptly scored three points with his first use of the hammer in the sixth end.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to skipper Charles Caudrelier, these systems could allow Gitana 18 to hover above waves approaching 10 feet with minimal hull contact, while sustaining average speeds of 40 knots.—
Helen Iatrou,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Commodore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodore. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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