as in sabre
a straight sword that has a narrow blade with sharp edges
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Recent Examples of rapier
As for weapons, Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel sword, Longclaw; Arya Stark’s rapier, Needle and Jaime Lannister’s Oathkeeper are among the offerings.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2024
Its climax pits gentleman thief Arsène Lupin III against the dastardly Count Lazare de Cagliostro, with their rivalry culminating in a sweeping duel — the Count with a rapier, Lupin with a giant wrench — inside of the titular castle’s clock tower.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
As the younger of two daughters to a divorced single mom, Bertinelli’s Barbara Cooper was the picture of precocity, displaying her rapier wit in zippy one-liners.
—Mayukh Sen, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Hollander digs his teeth into every scene, from Capote spouting the rapier wit that the writer used to bring down more than a few, to cooking in his Manhattan apartment.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2024
Its climax pits gentleman thief Arsène Lupin III against the dastardly Count Lazare de Cagliostro, with their rivalry culminating in a sweeping duel — the Count with a rapier, Lupin with a giant wrench — inside of the titular castle’s clock tower.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
As the younger of two daughters to a divorced single mom, Bertinelli’s Barbara Cooper was the picture of precocity, displaying her rapier wit in zippy one-liners.
—Mayukh Sen, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Hollander digs his teeth into every scene, from Capote spouting the rapier wit that the writer used to bring down more than a few, to cooking in his Manhattan apartment.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapier
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The world’s top-selling car maker also cut by 16% its forecast for full-year operating profit, reflecting challenges for global manufacturers grappling with rising costs from US levies on cars, parts, steel and aluminum.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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After winning a $500 million Biden-era clean energy grant, Middletown’s steel mill abandoned plans to make its plant more environmentally friendly.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
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In July 2023, Victoria shared a clip of the newlyweds cutting into their wedding cake with a saber before sharing a quick kiss.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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They're designed to perfectly mirror the shows' sabers and boast show and movie-accurate FX and lighting effects.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Made In brought the chef knives, crafted in France with denim knife handles, and backed by chefs Daily and Greg Ryan, founders of Bells Restaurant in Los Alamos, CA.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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View gallery - 14 images With retail prices starting under 20 bucks, and a sleek, simple combination of wood handle, hard steel blade and no-fuss twisting ring locks, Opinel knives are one of the true ageless classics of the folding knife market.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Rapier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapier. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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