seam 1 of 2

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to mark with or as if with a line or groove in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts

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seam

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noun

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Recent Examples of seam
Verb
The cups are seamed and subtly ruched in the front to offer separation for my larger breasts. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025 Plus, the high-rise, slim fit, and seam down the legs make for a flattering and elongating appearance. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The glittering number featured double spaghetti straps and striped vertical seam details that melted into a tulle skirt with a stunning handkerchief hemline. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 May 2025 The double-stitched seams mean this beanbag is durable and should last a long time. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seam
Verb
  • Neither Blanco nor federal prosecutors have filed motions since the jurors testified, though they are expected to do so in the coming months with arguments about whether Patron should be granted a new trial.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
  • The Initial Court Challenges The parties then filed competing actions to vacate or confirm the award.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The pleats are twirl-worthy, flattering, and elegant, while the adjustable tie bow helps cinch the waist.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • This capsule translates parts of the Dior archive into the pleats, like the fan.
    Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Yet, sutures aren’t the extent of silk’s modern medical utility.
    Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Arthrex Manufacturing in Pendleton, S.C., for example, makes surgical sutures, or threads that surgeons use for stitches, but they are not considered a textile company because the end product is medical, Ms. Cole said.
    Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Traditional metrics like likes, shares and views only scratch the surface.
    Jehan Hamedi, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • It is crafted from 100 percent fir wood that’s durable enough to withstand everything from cat scratches to wind gusts.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.
    Sacha Obaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.
    Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Snow sings about getting her princess groove back, butts heads with her Evil Queen stepmother (a campy Gal Gadot) and gets a little help from her short new friends.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • But these two have not really found a relaxed family groove yet.
    Noel Murray, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
    CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
  • Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.
    Chun-Yung Sung, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2012
Verb
  • Few scribes at the time even noted Patullo’s firing, or the young coach the Chiefs hired to fill Patullo’s vacancy in offensive quality control … Nick Sirianni.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • Killing Eve scribe Laura Neal has joined the writers room.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 May 2025

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“Seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seam. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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