Synonyms of swords

swords

noun

plural of sword

as in blades

a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point

once upon a time dueling with swords was the gentlemanly way to settle a point of honor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blades
• steels
• sabers
• brands
• broadswords
• scimitars
• cutlasses
• rapiers
• smallswords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swords

Furious demands for resignations were satisfied as Gabriele Gravina, Gianluigi Buffon and Gennaro Gattuso all fell on their swords. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Secret Service officials on Tuesday outlined major security modifications to the White House perimeter, including removing swords from statues and replacing temporary fencing with permanent access control measures. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Officials noted that while Bronze Age swords are rare finds, the area has yielded similar discoveries before. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

But portraying Odysseus, he was tasked with smashing swords, scaling mountains and sailing tempestuous waters, all while spiraling about the state of humanity. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 July 2026

This gets closer than almost any other film on this list to the swords-and-sandals kind of movie that predates The Odyssey’s legacy. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

But, as exciting as swords and dragons are, that’s not really what his show is about. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Yes, there are fights with swords and bodices that are ripped, but this Zorro is finally much more of a romantic farce than an action drama, befitting star Jean Dujardin‘s particular blend of goofy suavity. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026