COMMODORES Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

commodores

noun

plural of commodore

as in admirals

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Noun

The navies that embraced carrier aviation did not do it by convincing admirals that airplanes were interesting.

— Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
His departure comes after Hegseth ousted several other generals and admirals, including the head of the Navy.

— ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of admirals

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The American League and National League teams will be managed by John Schneider and Dave Roberts, respectively, the skippers of last year’s World Series clubs.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026

Definition of skippers

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Five categories of spies are described, and espionage is treated as essential to providing rulers and commanders with the foreknowledge needed to make informed strategic decisions.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Two deputy chiefs also retired earlier this year — one of them not voluntarily — leaving the department without its highest-ranking commanders.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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