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Recent Examples of commodore
The global network of P-8 aircraft contributes to maritime domain awareness, said U.S. Navy Captain Rodney Erler, commodore of the Commander Task Force 72, a unit that commands maritime patrol aircraft in the Seventh Fleet across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodore
Noun
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Key shows his worth in the new spot for Ore-Ida, playing a bevy of characters, including an old admiral and even a Swedish fellow.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The firings—we’ve had a lot of generals and admirals fired, including the head of the Army, during this conflict.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mikkelsen will take the role of mission commander and Philips the role of pilot.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement resolved that issue on April 3 by detaining Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and Sarinasadat Hosseiny, the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian commander.—
Danielle Pletka,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Conner remains the winningest skipper in N2E history, dominating Best Elapsed Time seven times between 1989 and 1996 aboard the 60-foot catamaran Stars and Stripes.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Chennai buckled down Kolkata to 36-2 in the power play despite Ajinkya Rahane demoting himself down the order after the skipper struggled to give his team strong starts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Commodore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodore. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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