as in blade
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 sword
The first footage from director Fred Cavayé’s new adaptation swaps soaring show tunes for prison cells, sword fights and revolutionary chaos.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Each of us had to watch our opponent closely and time our sword slices at the exact right time to protect our cargo.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 July 2026
However, Capcom has been hard at work polishing it like an authentic Hattori Hanzō sword.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
In Tokyo, family fun can be found around every corner, from the wild, interactive teamLab digital art museums to Mario Kart–themed go kart tours and samurai sword training.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Each of us had to watch our opponent closely and time our sword slices at the exact right time to protect our cargo.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 July 2026
However, Capcom has been hard at work polishing it like an authentic Hattori Hanzō sword.
—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
In Tokyo, family fun can be found around every corner, from the wild, interactive teamLab digital art museums to Mario Kart–themed go kart tours and samurai sword training.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sword
Noun
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The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation.
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To date, examples have included 328-foot (100-meter) long turbine blades, large military vehicles, satellites, and aircraft fuselage parts, among other notable examples.
Noun
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Rodríguez Castro wears a stainless-steel version on his left wrist.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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“Sword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sword. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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