teardrops

noun

plural of teardrop
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as in lockets

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as in tears

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as in cabochons

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Recent Examples of teardrops Single-door teardrops were very common a decade or two ago, in the early days of the 21st century teardrop resurgence, but have been increasingly replaced with dual-door designs that allow each occupant to move in and out without climbing over the other. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
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  1. tears
  2. cabochons
Noun
  • Cowing was the 49ers’ 2024 returner then missed last season with four tears of his right hamstring.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If tears feel likely, plan the send-off somewhere quieter than a crowded dorm lounge.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • Black marble accented with gray or white marble cabochons creates drama, while a monochromatic pairing—or even a cabochon pattern laid in all the same tile—adds subtle geometry.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Definition of cabochons

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“Teardrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teardrops. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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