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
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Recent Examples of swords
With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Damascus Steel Damascus steel swords became famous for their distinctive flowing patterns and exceptional performance in combat.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Many fans thought the original covers of Pratchett’s novels went too heavy on busty maidens and strapping men with big swords, undermining their literary merit, and a similar problem has beset the various screen adaptations from Sky and the BBC.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Men often wore swords on their left side and drew them with their right hand.
—Caroline Kobia, The Conversation, 21 May 2026
Eventually, face masks and lightweight swords gave us a taste of the back-and-forth ‘combat’ that define the sport.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Nolan instructed Göransson not to use an orchestra in the score, if only to subvert expectations for a swords-and-sandals film.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
Decadent art, with its mannerism, also its enthusiasm for skulls, swords, strippers, and other Hot Topic motifs, is for some art historians an embarrassing cul-de-sac best passed over in favor of a narrative of formal progress leading inevitably to abstraction.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
During the service, it is presented along with a number of spiritual ornaments, including the sovereign's orb and several swords, per the Royal Collection Trust.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Damascus Steel Damascus steel swords became famous for their distinctive flowing patterns and exceptional performance in combat.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Many fans thought the original covers of Pratchett’s novels went too heavy on busty maidens and strapping men with big swords, undermining their literary merit, and a similar problem has beset the various screen adaptations from Sky and the BBC.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Men often wore swords on their left side and drew them with their right hand.
—Caroline Kobia, The Conversation, 21 May 2026
Eventually, face masks and lightweight swords gave us a taste of the back-and-forth ‘combat’ that define the sport.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Nolan instructed Göransson not to use an orchestra in the score, if only to subvert expectations for a swords-and-sandals film.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
Decadent art, with its mannerism, also its enthusiasm for skulls, swords, strippers, and other Hot Topic motifs, is for some art historians an embarrassing cul-de-sac best passed over in favor of a narrative of formal progress leading inevitably to abstraction.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
During the service, it is presented along with a number of spiritual ornaments, including the sovereign's orb and several swords, per the Royal Collection Trust.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swords
Noun
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There was a sudden flourishing of knives, blades flashing in the market lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Noun
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But while Western knives tend to prioritize durability, many Japanese knife steels prioritize high carbon content for better sharpness and edge retention.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The eye fixed on me, binding me to millions—billions—of other eyes, only steels my resolve to see my sacrifice through to the end.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Swords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swords. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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