TEARDROP Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

teardrop

noun

Definition of teardrop

as in locket

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as in raindrop

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rough

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Recent Examples of teardrop The teardrop shape is ergonomic, and Dyson gives you directions on how to position it close to your roots. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 22 Sep. 2026 During the recent session, Soto taught people how to make coils for teardrop designs along with other simple shapes. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 They’re known for their Art Deco aesthetic defined by flowing curves and teardrop styling. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teardrop

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Noun

His photograph is still on her business website, the two of them arm in arm, and a crystal locket etched with their faces hangs from her SUV’s rearview mirror.

— Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026
Much like the important pieces in Austen’s novels, the locket could hold a miniature portrait or personal message.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of locket

Noun

To find out, the team released 35-microliter water drops, about the size of a large raindrop, containing a pinch of salt to mimic rainwater, onto a surface tilted at 50 degrees.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Despite taking our holiday in late April, the start of the wet season, we were blessed with perfect weather—temperatures oscillated between a comfortable 70 and 80 degrees and there wasn't a raindrop in sight.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026

Definition of raindrop

Noun

Sunday night, when the 48-year-old Abraham became the 15th member inducted into the Falcons’ Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, tears were certainly in play.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Across campus, students raised trembling voices, burst into applause, and brushed away tears.

— Jeannine Chiang, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

And in 2017, historian Alberto (Carlos González) struggles to figure out how the two preceding tales intersect, stumped until an academic (Glenn Close in a brief, striking cameo) steps in to help.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The sketch also features a cameo from Ben Marshall as Jelly Roll, Marcello Hernandez as Jesus and Rosalía as a horny divorcee, egging him on to make the concert.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of cameo

Noun

Try your hand at clear builder gel with simple waves and dewdrops.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The pair also collaborated on an orange-and-gold dewdrop installation over the stairway and the glimmering waterfall sculpture in the three-story courtyard.

— Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

Definition of dewdrop

Noun

Napa leather linings, a cabochon clasp inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, and interchangeable silk tassels available in 12 colors to encourage customers’ personalization rounded out the style.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabochon

Noun

Order a glass of chenin and a few cicchetti, Venice’s answer to tapas (slices of baguette topped with mortadella, artichoke or pâté), then find a seat by the water.

— Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Chanel and Paris Fashion Week go hand-in-hand like a fresh baguette and butter.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of baguette

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