stripe 1 of 3

noun (1)

Definition of stripenext
1
as in streak
a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the United States flag has seven red stripes

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2
as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert

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stripe

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noun (2)

ˈstrīp How to pronounce stripe (audio)
as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole

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stripe

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verb

as in to streak
to make stripes on the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

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Recent Examples of stripe
Noun
Even the mini bamboo baskets serving up little delicacies before the show bore the brand’s signature three stripes. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 This whimsical set mixes apple designs, retro polka dots, and colorful stripes for a look that’s equal parts sweet and charming. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Burtell Striped Polo Long-Sleeve Shirt This Amazon striped polo is the more sophisticated, older sister of the retro rugby shirt (Julia Roberts has worn the trend). — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Roundabouts now are less likely to have multiple lanes, striping has changed, and entrances to the circles have slightly sharper curves to slow down motorists. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stripe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripe
  1. streak
  2. kind
  3. swipe
  4. sort
  5. punch
  6. variety
  7. blow
  8. genre
Noun
  • The Jayhawks had their 58-game homecourt win streak in exhibitions snapped.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At 94 years, the Kansas GOP’s streak of one-party dominance in Senate races is the nation’s longest because even in the toughest years, disaffected Republican-leaning voters have reliably drifted back to the party’s fold before election day.
    — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of streak
Noun
  • Over the period, visibility was supported by itinerant pop-ups under the new Miu Miu Vinyl Club format and the brand unveiled the Miu Miu Shanghai IFC lounge, a one-of-a-kind environment providing intimate hospitality.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Discover card originations also increased year over year for the first time since the deal closed, while Capital One's swipe-fee revenue continued to climb.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Because the pigment sits inside the skin instead of on top of it, this isn’t the same as a swipe of freckle pen that rinses off at night.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • Based in El Paso, Texas, Mid-West Textile collects, sorts and grades used clothing and textiles for resale and other uses.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The details play like a movie, the tender indie sort, a period piece, a portrait of the nation before the 1960s truly kicked in.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • As the officer attempted to handcuff Bowman, the video shows Bowman move his hand toward the officer's hands before the punches.
    — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Pocket-sized Hong Kong packs more of a punch than its 430-square-mile size might suggest.
    — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • In an exclusive Vogue Business survey published in 2025, our data revealed that 67% of consumers are more likely to buy from fashion brands that show a variety of body sizes in their marketing.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Disney offered creators a wide variety of future opportunities, including set visits, press junkets and red carpet interviews with talent.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • The officials hope the blow will make Iran more amenable to negotiations.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This year, however, trails were closed to protect the desert tortoise, dealing a fatal blow to the town's crucial tourism industry.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.
    — Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The streamer subsequently ordered originals from them and began to reach out to creators in other genres, spanning food (Nick DiGiovanni), talk (Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link) and teen content (Alan Chikin Chow).
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of genre

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“Stripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripe. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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