pinstripes

noun

plural of pinstripe
as in stripes

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  1. stripes
  2. streaks
  3. blazes
Noun
  • An all-white pair is sleek, foolproof choice—though a pop of Kelly green stripes can add a welcome, if subtle, bit of personality to one’s look.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Nearly a quarter-century later, veterans of all political stripes are answering the call to public service.
    — Brandon J Archuleta, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • Corey Seager is an elite hitter, but even the best hitters go through hot and cold streaks.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • No pressure, no streaks to protect, no scores to chase — just a warm little escape in the cracks of our day.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of streaks
Noun
  • In 2019, when the FDNY first started tracking these fires, only 13 blazes were attributed to the batteries.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And the office is continuing to deal with fallout from last year’s devastating blazes in Los Angeles County.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of blazes
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