teardrop

noun

Definition of teardropnext
1
as in locket

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as in raindrop

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as in scarab

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Recent Examples of teardrop With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 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 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 At the Order of The Garter service, the Princess of Wales was a vision in full-on blue—from her Juliette Botterill floral leaf teardrop hat to her Alexander McQueen coat dress. — Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teardrop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teardrop
  1. locket
  2. raindrop
  3. scarab
  4. tear
  5. cameo
  6. dewdrop
  7. cabochon
  8. baguette
Noun
  • So the team sets out to find a portrait of Nancy wearing the locket — prompting a sudden trip to London.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
  • Seeing her friend Sally wearing a new locket, Meg asked if there was a memento of some sort inside.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 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
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of tear
Noun
  • Even whole hog barbecue makes a cameo here and there in Texas.
    — Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of cameo
Noun
  • 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
  • Versailles parquet floors, cannage and cabochon imbue the space with a spirit that blends heritage and modernity.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 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 two precious stones sit atop a bypass-style band of yellow gold and platinum, and tapered baguette diamonds accent the centerpiece.
    — Moises Mendez II, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of baguette

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