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 Much of that styling seems a very deliberate choice, likely meant to grab attention in a market in which the timelessly curvaceous form of the teardrop has become all too commonplace. — C.c. Weiss may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026 The former drive-in also added five vintage Airstream trailers to the property, hookups for 20 RVs and seven campsites for tents, camper vans and teardrop trailers. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 6 May 2026 Now the teardrop is returning, mostly in electric vehicles like the Lucid Air, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Mercedes-Benz EQS where battery range matters. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026 The Knicks switched the action — Bridges taking Alexander-Walker and Brunson returning to McCollum, who attacked the basket to toss a teardrop off the glass and in. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teardrop

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Noun

The first release includes eight pieces, with designs that reference the Night Court’s imagery through celestial shapes, wing-like details, lockets and engraving.

— Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Its Summer 2026 collection reinterprets celestial motifs, lockets, swivels and charms through the lens of 19th-century keepsakes.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of locket

Noun

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
Becker got right into the spirit, donning one of the hippie flower crowns that were being woven for guests, and spent her day dodging raindrops, and walking the outdoor show.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 May 2026

Definition of raindrop

Noun

Penix was still waiting to be fully cleared from his ACL tear and Tagovailoa did not participate because of an injury that had flared up in recent days, according to Stefanski.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Graham died suddenly on July 11 at his home in Washington, likely of an aortic tear, according to preliminary findings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

There is no current information about Pankow returning to Outer Banks next season, and the show probably wouldn’t have blown a secret cameo in a trailer.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026
There are lovely moments, like when shucked oysters are used to flirt or when chef Eric Ripert, a longtime friend of Bourdain, makes a cameo, or whenever actor Emilia Jones as Bourdain's love interest appears.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of cameo

Noun

The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026

Definition of cabochon

Noun

The sandwiches come either on a roll or a baguette and are made with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
Combine 3 cups 3/8-inch white bread cubes (either baguette or country white) with 2 large cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Definition of baguette

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