commodores

plural of commodore

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodores
Noun
  • On Tinian, waiting for the Enola Gay’s return, a crowd of generals and admirals had gathered.
    David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Bamboo basket boats swirl through the Bay Mau nipa palm forest—their skippers casting nets in the shade of swaying fronds.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Plants bloom throughout most of the year, attracting a diversity of skippers and butterflies, including Queens and the endangered Miami blue butterfly.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • At the multi-day NFL Combine-style event, hopeful commanders had to pass fitness and body fat testing before undergoing psychological evaluation.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Unlike expensive satellites or large drones such as the Global Hawk, Skydweller offers commanders a cheaper option for persistent monitoring.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Commodores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodores. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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