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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as in scarab

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rough

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Recent Examples of teardrop In the scene, the 14-time Grammy winner appears to have a teardrop falling down her cheek and her lips are bare, rare for the pop icon who loves a bold hue. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 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 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

By Wednesday, high temps across the Central Valley are set for the low 70s or even 60s as clouds move overhead and the occasional raindrop falls.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of raindrop

Noun

Like Linda, other community members wiped tears from their faces and embraced one another as photos and videos of Noel appeared on a stage screen.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
By Monday, the girl who cried all those tears on her guitar will be both the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall, and youngest-member of the Nashville edition.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

The Kool-Aid man never comes crashing through the wall; there’s no cameo from Big Red’s kissing couple.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Obviously Michael Weatherly would not be here for a cameo if not for Mark Harmon’s wholesale return to his character.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 20 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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