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crossbars

noun

plural of crossbar
as in pinstripes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbars
  1. stripes
  2. bands
  3. blazes
  4. bars
  5. streaks
Noun
  • Orange stitching features throughout, standing out particularly on the red overlays that also include suede eyestays and leather Jazz stripes.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As Warhol goes, Green is more partial to the artist’s 1972 Sunset series, the prints whose thick stripes inspired the cover art for his new novel.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • Powerful Hurricane Polo sent bands of heavy rain across Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday as a growing Tropical Storm Nolo approached Hawaii with the potential for catastrophic flooding.
    — Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The shoe is a high-heeled sandal made of nuanced lines and subtle curves, appearing to wrap the foot in ribbon-like bands that encircle the ankle and fasten with a gold buckle.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bands
Noun
  • While wildfire season in California has been more mild so far compared to years past, the Pacific Northwest has battled a historic number of blazes.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Indonesian authorities have intensified firefighting operations across several provinces in an effort to contain the blazes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of blazes
Noun
  • Head to Palm Beach for bars, shops, and nightlife, or visit the capital for local restaurants, shopping, and historic sites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Success at the local theater means additional revenue for surrounding local businesses — shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops – that benefit from the foot traffic of the local cinema.
    — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • This is what gives the hair its depth and natural-looking streaks.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While vinyl siding can be beautiful, rust streaks and mold growth can ruin its appearance, making your entire home look drab and neglected.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of streaks
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“Crossbars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbars. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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